Kochi: All rounder Ravichandran Ashwin, 39, announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL).
The Right Arm Off Spinner, Ashwin last played for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the 2025 edition of the T20 league.
He retired from international cricket in December 2024. Ashwin’s retirement comes amidst rumors linking him with a return to the Rajasthan Royals ahead of the auction for the 2026 campaign.
In a post on X, Ashwin said that his time in Indian cricket has come to an end, but this phase also marks the beginning of a new chapter that would see him “explore” leagues across the world.
Ashwin appeared in 221 IPL matches, making his debut in 2009. He took 187 wickets at an average of 30.22, an economy rate of 7.20, and a strike rate of 25.2 in the IPL. His best figures were 4/34, and he has one four-wicket haul.
Ashwin scored 833 runs in 92 innings at an average of 13.01 and a strike rate of 118.15, with a highest score of 50.
R Ashwin quits IPL
