India’s famous cricket player Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL) on August 27, 2025. This marks the end of a wonderful 16-year journey in the world’s most popular T20 cricket tournament. After retiring from international cricket in December 2024, Ashwin has now decided to close his IPL chapter too.
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What Did Ashwin Say About His IPL Retirement?
The 38-year-old spinner made this big announcement on social media platform X (formerly Twitter). In his emotional post, Ashwin wrote:
“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.”
He also thanked all the IPL teams he played for and the BCCI for giving him wonderful memories over the years.
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Ashwin’s Amazing IPL Career Numbers
Ashwin had a fantastic IPL career that spanned 16 seasons. Here are his impressive numbers:
- Total Matches: 221 games
- Wickets Taken: 187 wickets (5th highest in IPL history)
- Economy Rate: 7.20
- Runs Scored: 833 runs
- Highest Score: 50 runs
These numbers show how important Ashwin was in the IPL for so many years.
Teams Ashwin Played For
During his long IPL career, Ashwin played for five different teams:
- Chennai Super Kings (2009-2015, 2025) – His home team
- Rising Pune Supergiant (2016)
- Punjab Kings (2018-2019) – He was also the captain
- Delhi Capitals (2020-2021)
- Rajasthan Royals (2022-2024)
Special Connection with Chennai Super Kings
It’s beautiful that Ashwin started and ended his IPL career with Chennai Super Kings, his home team. He was bought back by CSK for Rs 9.75 crore in the 2025 season. However, his last season wasn’t very successful – he took only 7 wickets in 9 matches.
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Ashwin’s IPL Achievements
Ashwin achieved many great things in the IPL:
- Won 2 IPL titles with Chennai Super Kings (2010 and 2011)
- Won 2 Champions League T20 titles with CSK
- Became the first spinner to bowl a super over in IPL history
- Named as Player of the Series in Champions League T20 2010
“Ashwin was a tactical genius and one of IPL’s sharpest minds,” said cricket experts about his playing style.
What’s Next for Ashwin?
Even though Ashwin is retiring from IPL, he’s not completely done with cricket. In his announcement, he clearly mentioned that he wants to play in cricket leagues around the world. This means we might see him in tournaments like:
- Big Bash League (Australia)
- Caribbean Premier League
- The Hundred (England)
- SA20 (South Africa)
- Other international T20 leagues
Since Ashwin has retired from Indian cricket completely, he is now free to play in any overseas league he wants.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: When did R Ashwin announce his IPL retirement?
A: Ashwin announced his IPL retirement on August 27, 2025, through a social media post.
Q: How many wickets did Ashwin take in IPL?
A: Ashwin took 187 wickets in 221 IPL matches, making him the 5th highest wicket-taker in IPL history.
Q: Which team did Ashwin play for in his last IPL season?
A: Ashwin played for Chennai Super Kings in his final IPL season (2025), the same team where he started his IPL career.
Q: Will Ashwin play in other cricket leagues?
A: Yes, Ashwin mentioned he will explore playing in various leagues around the world after retiring from IPL.
Q: How many IPL titles did Ashwin win?
A: Ashwin won 2 IPL titles, both with Chennai Super Kings in 2010 and 2011.
The End of an Era
R Ashwin’s retirement from IPL marks the end of a beautiful era in Indian cricket. From a young spinner who made his debut in 2009 to becoming one of the most successful bowlers in IPL history, Ashwin has given cricket fans countless memorable moments. While we’ll miss seeing him in the yellow jersey of CSK or any other IPL team, we look forward to watching him showcase his skills in international leagues around the world.
