In the future, Rashid Latif believes that Ashwin has the potential to become a leader in BCCI and ICC due to his intelligence.

Fans and experts alike were taken aback by Ravichandran Ashwin's sudden decision to retire from international cricket. The renowned spinner, who has made a name for himself in the world of cricket, received high praise from former Pakistani cricketer Rashid Latif. Latif commended Ashwin for his strategic thinking and sharp cricketing mind, even going as far as to say that the 38-year-old has the potential to lead the Indian cricket board and the International Cricket Council in the future.

Ashwin's illustrious career came to an end after the Gabba Test, which ended in a draw on Wednesday. His legacy as one of India's finest match-winners will be remembered for years to come. His last international game was the day-night Test against Australia in Adelaide, where he took 1-53 in his 18 overs and scored 29 runs with the bat.

Speaking to IANS, Rashid shared his thoughts on Ashwin's retirement, stating, "As a cricketer, Ashwin may not have received the respect he deserved in the dressing room, I don't know about it. He may have been uncertain about his place in the playing XI. Despite being the world's No. 3 bowler and taking 537 wickets for India, his achievements may have gone unnoticed." He also added that Ashwin may have reached a point where he felt that his career was coming to an end, especially with players like Washington Sundar being given preference in the team.

With a career that spanned 14 years, Ashwin ended with an impressive record of 537 wickets in 106 Tests, making him India's second-highest wicket-taker after the legendary Anil Kumble. He also scored six Test centuries and 14 half-centuries. In addition, he played 116 ODIs and 65 T20Is for India, taking 156 and 72 wickets respectively. He was also a member of the 2011 World Cup-winning team and the 2013 Champions Trophy-winning team.

Rashid was all praises for Ashwin's cricketing abilities, stating, "As a genius of the game, there are many cricketers in India, but Ashwin is on a different level. His qualities are unmatched. I believe that he has the potential to lead the BCCI or ICC in the future. He is a very humble person, and one wouldn't even realize that he is such a big cricketer. I wish him all the best from my side, from Pakistan." He also pointed out that Ashwin has six centuries as a batsman, which even former Indian captain MS Dhoni does not have.

Ashwin played a crucial role in India's dominance in home conditions for 12 years and their historic series win in Australia in 2020/21. He is one of only 11 all-rounders in the world to have scored 3000 Test runs and taken 300 wickets. He also holds the record for the most Player-of-the-Series awards, tied with Sri Lankan legend Muttiah Muralitharan.

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