Delhi, December 20, 2024: As Ravichandran Ashwin’s retirement announcement has led to a wave of tributes, Washington Sundar, one of Ashwin’s proteges and fellow Tamil Nadu and India teammate, shared an emotional message for the legendary spinner. Sundar expressed his gratitude on social media, acknowledging Ashwin’s influence on his career. Ashwin responded warmly to Sundar’s message, showcasing their strong mentor-apprentice bond.
In his reply on social media platform X, Ashwin wrote, “Thupakkiya pudinga washiii! The 2 minutes you spoke that night in the get-together was the best.” The phrase “Thupakkiya pudinga” is a famous line from the 2024 Tamil film The Greatest of All Time, where actor Vijay’s character uses it to address Sivakarthikeyan’s character, meaning “Hold the gun.”
Summary: Washington Sundar honored Ravichandran Ashwin with a heartfelt two-minute speech on his retirement night, paying tribute to the legendary spinner.