Former Indian cricket team off-spinner R. Ashwin has now announced his retirement from the IPL as well. Ashwin represented five different teams in the IPL during his career and strengthened several teams with his experience.
R Ashwin IPL Retirement: Veteran Indian cricket team off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has made another major announcement related to cricket. After bidding farewell to international cricket last year, he has now retired from the Indian Premier League (IPL) as well. Ashwin, who played for five different franchises in the IPL, shared this information through his official social media account.
Ashwin has made it clear that even though his IPL journey has ended, his passion for cricket still remains. He will now be seen playing in various T20 leagues around the world.
Ashwin's Emotional Message on Retirement
Ashwin wrote on X (Twitter),
'Special day and a special beginning. They say that every ending leads to a new beginning. My journey as an IPL cricketer is ending today, but my new journey as a cricket explorer is now beginning. Now I will play in different leagues around the world. I wholeheartedly thank all the franchises and fans.'
This statement of his has not only touched the hearts of the fans but also the cricket world.
R Ashwin's IPL Career
Ravichandran Ashwin has been one of the most reliable bowlers in the IPL. He took a total of 187 wickets in 221 IPL matches. His economy rate has always been impressive, which is why he remained the first choice for captains in the powerplay and middle overs.
- IPL Debut: In 2009 for Chennai Super Kings
- Titles: Played a key role in making CSK champions in 2010 and 2011
- Best Season: 2014, when he took 16 wickets in 16 matches
- Last Season: 2025, in which he was bought by Chennai Super Kings for ₹9.75 crore. In that season, he took 7 wickets in 9 matches.
Ashwin's career was not limited to just statistics, but his strategic thinking and unique ways of dismissing batsmen made him a special player in the IPL. During his IPL career, Ashwin played for franchises like Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Rising Pune Supergiant (RPS), Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings), Delhi Capitals, and Rajasthan Royals. In every team, he made significant contributions with his bowling and showed the ability to turn the tide of the match.
