After exchanging hugs and pleasantries, Ashwin leaves with promise of being ‘just a call away’
The Indian dressing room was overwhelmed with emotions on Wednesday but R Aswhin maintained a stoic expression all along.
Soon after his last press conference as an international cricketer, where he broke the news of his retirement to those who chronicled his illustrious career, Ashwin was on his way to the Indian dressing room, when Matthew Hayden stepped out to greet him as match referee Ranjan Madugalle hugged the great off-spinner.
A few steps later, he exchanged pleasantries with Nathan Lyon and Pat Cummins on the corridor as they gifted the Indian ace a signed Australian team jersey, and finally, Aswhin made his way into the Indian dressing room.
With the music of a poignant Tamil song playing in the background, Ashwin then delivering a heartwarming speech, during which he promised his teammates that he would always be “just a call away” for them.
-PTI