R Ashwin reached Chennai after retirement, received tremendous welcome with drums – Video

India’s legendary spinner R Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket after the Gabba Test on Wednesday. The 38-year-old player reached home the day after his retirement and then received a warm welcome when he reached home in Chennai on Thursday. Ashwin’s decision to retire in the middle of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy surprised everyone. India still has two more Tests to play in Australia. The five-match series is currently tied at 1-1.

As soon as Ashwin reached home, he was welcomed with drums. During this time, a crowd of people had gathered at his house. There was a slight smile on the spinner’s face. It was raining flowers on them. He was also garlanded with flowers. Ashwin first met his father, who hugged him and patted him on the back. He then met his mother, during which his mother hugged him and became emotional. Ashwin also gave autographs to some people.

The video of Ashwin reaching home is going viral. Everyone has become convinced of Ashwin’s simplicity. People are praising him a lot. At present, Ashwin has also taken retirement from international cricket but he will be seen playing in club cricket including IPL.