After international cricket, Ravichandran Ashwin now retired from IPL as well, explained why he took such a decision

Ravichandran Ashwin's Retirement from IPL: India's veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin decided to retire from international cricket a few months ago. Although he was seen playing in IPL 2025, his performance was not very special. In such a situation, the veteran player has now said goodbye to IPL as well, and he is not going to be seen playing in the league.

Ravichandran Ashwin's Retirement from IPL: India's veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin decided to retire from international cricket a few months ago. Although he was seen playing in IPL 2025, his performance was not very special. In such a situation, the veteran player has now said goodbye to IPL as well, and he is not going to be seen playing in the league.

Let us tell you that Ashwin had decided to retire from international cricket during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy played against Australia. After this, the Chennai Super Kings included him in their team in the IPL 2025 auction. Chennai had added him to their camp by paying a huge amount of Rs 9.75 crore, but he could not perform as well as expected.

Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement

Ashwin announced his retirement from IPL through the social media platform X. He wrote, "Special day and a special beginning too. It is said that every end has a beginning. From today, my journey as an IPL cricketer ends. However, my time as an analyst in different leagues of the game begins today. I would like to thank all the franchises that have given me so many wonderful memories. Most importantly, thank you very much for everything IPL and BCCI have given me."

Special day and hence a special beginning.

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…

— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) August 27, 2025

Ashwin's IPL career

Ashwin played for the Chennai Super Kings in the IPL for many years. Apart from this, he also played for Delhi Capitals, Rising Pune Super Giants, Rajasthan Royals, and Punjab Kings. Ashwin has also captained Punjab in the IPL. He played 220 matches in his IPL career, in which he took 187 wickets while conceding runs at an excellent economy of 7.2. Apart from this, he also scored 833 runs in batting, which included one half-century.

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