Ravichandran Ashwin retires from IPL, bringing to a close a long, illustrious 16-season journey. His final season was with Chennai Super Kings, the team where he started and ended his IPL story. Now, he looks forward to exploring global franchise leagues as a new chapter unfolds.
IPL Career Highlights
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Seasons Played | 16 |
| Matches | 221 |
| Wickets | 187 |
| Economy Rate | 7.20 runs per over |
| Runs Scored | 833 |
| Strike Rate (batting) | 118.15 |
| Highest Score | 50 |
He rejoined CSK in 2025 for ₹9.75 crore and later announced retirement on August 27, 2025. He now stands 5th on the all-time IPL wicket-taker list.
Emotional Farewell & CSK Tribute
Ashwin announced:
“My time as an IPL cricketer comes to a close today, but my time as an explorer of the game around various leagues begins today.”
CSK responded with heartfelt praise:
“Chepauk’s own… You’ve pillared our legacy and made Fortress Chepauk roar like no other!”
NDTV Sports
His wife Prithi added an emotional touch via Instagram:
“Can’t wait to see you do new things and scale new heights.”
The Times of India
What’s Next for Ashwin?
With this retirement, Ashwin becomes eligible to play in overseas franchise leagues like the BBL and SA20. BCCI rules require players to quit both international and IPL cricket to participate abroad.
Legacy and Impact
From engineering graduate to world-class spinner, Ashwin’s journey resonated with millions. His ‘carrom ball’ and cricketing intelligence inspired future generations.
The Times of India
He leaves behind an unmatched legacy in domestic T20 cricket and a hunger to keep reinventing himself on global stages.
Ravichandran Ashwin retires—but only from IPL. His legacy in yellow is secure, yet the best spin chapters may lie ahead in global leagues.
Stay tuned as the “Explorer of the Game” begins an exciting new era.
