After international cricket, Ravichandran Ashwin also said goodbye to IPL and wrote this in his retirement post
Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his retirement from the IPL and is now ready to gain new experiences in leagues around the world. He took 187 wickets and scored 833 runs in 221 matches in the IPL. Ashwin's IPL career was full of controversies, but his Test and ODI records have established him as a great spinner.
Ravichandran Ashwin IPL retirement: Indian cricket's veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL). 38-year-old Ashwin, who took 7 wickets in 9 matches while playing for Chennai Super Kings in the 2025 season, is now going to start a new chapter of his cricket journey. Ashwin also said that he is now ready to gain new experiences in leagues around the world.
Ashwin's impact and records in IPL
Special day and hence a special beginning.
— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) August 27, 2025
They say every ending will have a new start, 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🤓.
Would like to thank all the franchisees for all the…
Let us tell you that Ashwin played 221 matches in IPL and took 187 wickets. His economy rate was 7.20, and he also scored 833 runs. He is the fifth-highest wicket-taker in the history of IPL. Ashwin played for five teams, like Chennai Super Kings, Punjab Kings, Delhi Capitals, Rajasthan Royals, and Rising Pune Supergiants. Apart from this, he also captained Punjab Kings.
Ashwin wrote in the retirement post...
Ashwin wrote in his retirement post that "With every end comes a new beginning. My time in the IPL is now coming to an end, but now I am starting to explore the game in leagues around the world." He thanked the IPL and the BCCI and said that he is looking forward to facing the upcoming challenges.
IPL 2025 and controversy with Chennai Super Kings
Ashwin's IPL 2025 season was full of controversies for him. He made several controversial statements against Chennai Super Kings and also criticized Afghanistan's Noor Ahmed on a YouTube channel. After this, he demanded clarity about his future with the team. Chennai Super Kings bought him for Rs 9.75 crore in the mega auction, which was an emotional homecoming for Ashwin. However, his performance was not as per expectations.
Ashwin's record in international cricket
Ashwin has performed brilliantly by taking 537 wickets in Test cricket. His best bowling performance was 7/59 in an inning. His record in ODI and T20 cricket was also excellent, in which he took 156 wickets in ODIs and 72 wickets in T20s. Ashwin's batting performance has also been impressive, in which he has scored 3503 runs in Test matches.
Ashwin's cricket career
Ashwin's cricket career has been very important for India. His records and contributions have established him as one of the best spinners. He impressed everyone with his bowling skills not only in India but around the world. Now, after retiring from the IPL, his focus will be on other leagues, which will expand his experience in the world of cricket.
