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New Delhi Former Indian cricket team player Ravichandran Ashwin was honored with the Padma Shri award. This former off-spinner received this honor from President Draupadi Murmu for his important contribution to Indian cricket. Along with him, former Indian hockey team goalkeeper PR Sreejesh was awarded the Padma Bhushan. Let us tell you that the Padma awards were announced on the eve of Republic Day and now the ceremony took place at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Ashwin retired from international cricket during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Ashwin is the second-highest wicket-taker (537) for India in Test matches. Anil Kumble is in first place with 619 wickets.
Ashwin played 116 ODIs for India. During this time, he took 156 wickets at an average of 33.20. In T20 internationals, he took 72 wickets at an average of 23.22.
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