Top 3 moments of Ravichandran Ashwin in international cricket
Ravichandran Ashwin announced his international retirement on December 18, finishing with 765 wickets.
1. Final over of 2013 Champions Trophy final against England
In the rain-shortened 20-over match finale of the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy, the 37-year-old showed his brilliance in white-ball cricket. Given a challenge to defend 15 runs against England, skipper MS Dhoni put his trust in the ace spinner. Up against Stuart Broad and James Tredwell, Ashwin kept his composure. Broad managed a boundary on the second delivery, creating hope for the hosts.
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However, the spinner conceded just five runs in the next three balls. With six runs needed off the final ball, Tredwell swung and missed, sealing India’s brilliant five-run victory, helping the Men in Blue to emerge as winners of the 2013 edition.
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