Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL), marking the end of his career in the franchise league. In a post on X, the off-spinner thanked the BCCI and the IPL for the “wonderful memories and relationships” he built over the years. Ashwin was most recently a member of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), who picked him up at the 2025 mega auction for Rs 97.5 million. He leaves the IPL as the fifth-highest wicket-taker in the league’s history.
A Look at a Storied Career
Ashwin’s retirement from the IPL follows his retirement from Test cricket last year. Over his illustrious career, he has achieved several significant milestones. He is the eighth-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket overall and ranks second for India behind Anil Kumble. With the bat, he has also been a valuable all-rounder, scoring over 3,500 runs in Tests, including six centuries. He was also a key member of the Indian teams that won the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup and the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy.
IPL and International Records
Ashwin’s impressive statistics across all formats highlight his legacy.
- IPL: 201 wickets in 239 matches, making him the fifth-highest wicket-taker in the league’s history.
- Tests: 537 wickets in 106 matches, with 37 five-wicket hauls.
- ODIs: 156 wickets in 116 matches.
- All Formats: 765 wickets in 287 matches, placing him second all-time for India.
