Ashwin's wife, Prithi Narayanan, has now penned an emotional tribute to her husband. She recalled his cricketing journey over the years and how she felt when the 38-year-old announced his retirement.

CHENNAI: Ravichandran Ashwin's wife Prithi Narayanan has penned a heartfelt tribute for her husband following his recent retirement from international cricket, saying "it is time to set the burden ...

But having emerged on top in the contest, Ashwin opened up about his obsession, which had left his wife Prithi "concerned." The rivalry began in 2013, with Ashwin having dismissed Smith only once ...

Here's one more - perhaps the most special of them all - from Prithi, Ashwin's wife, on her Instagram feed. "It has been a blurry two days for me. I have been thinking about what I can say..