Veteran India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Wednesday introduced his retirement from the Indian Premier League, bringing the curtains down on a 16-year-long affiliation with the match inside months of calling it quits from worldwide cricket.
Ashwin made the announcement by a social media publish.
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“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,” Ashwin posted on X.
“Would like to thank all the franchisees for all the wonderful memories and relationships over the years and most importantly the IPL and the BCCI for what they have given me until now. Look forward to enjoying and making the most of what’s ahead of me,” he added.
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The 38-year-old retired from worldwide cricket in December final 12 months throughout the tour of Australia after a adorned profession that noticed him turn out to be India’s second-highest wicket-taker (537) in Tests behind Anil Kumble (619).
In the IPL, he was one of the brightest minds to play the game, making his debut for Chennai Super Kings in 2009. His final look too got here in the yellow jersey in IPL 2025, after rejoining CSK for ₹9.75 crore following a decade-long hole.
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Overall, he featured in 221 IPL matches, taking 187 wickets at an common of 30.22 with greatest figures of 4/34. With the bat, he scored 833 runs with a highest of 50 and an common of 13.02.
Ashwin was an integral member of CSK’s title-winning campaigns in 2010 and 2011 and likewise turned out for the now defunct Rising Pune Supergiant, Punjab Kings, Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals throughout his profession in the league.
