Spinner Ashwin retires from India duty

India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has retired from international cricket.

The 38-year-old, the seventh-highest wicket-taker in Test history, made the announcement after the drawn third Test against Australia in Brisbane.

Ashwin, who did not play in the game, was widely recognised as one of the greats of the modern game during a 14-year India career.

He took 537 wickets at an average of 24 in 106 Tests - second only to Anil Kumble's 619 among India bowlers.

He also took 156 wickets at 33.20 apiece in 116 one-day internationals and 72 at an average of 23.22 in 65 T20s.