In a major development on 27 August, experienced Indian off-spinner Ravichandran AshwinAt the age of 38, announced his retirement Indian Premier League (IPL). This decision brings a 16 -year career closely after a few months of his retirement from international cricket in December 2024. Ashwin’s IPL journey was completely completely, as he re -included his original team, Chennai Super Kings (CSK)For its final season in 2025 for the INR 9.75 crore report.
Ravichandran Ashwin and Overseas T20 League: What is after IPL?
Ashwin’s retirement from the IPL is a strategic move that has now made him eligible to play in the foreign T20 league. Strict rules of Cricket Control Board in India (BCCI)A male player must satisfy three major conditions No objection certificate (NOC) For foreign league:
- Retired from international cricket
- Retired from domestic cricket
- Retired from IPL
By announcing his departure from the IPL, Ashwin has now fulfilled all the necessary criteria. It opens the door to them to pursue new opportunities globally, a way he indicated in his IPL retirement social media posts. “They say that there will be a new beginning at every end,” He has written. “My time comes closer today as an IPL cricketer, but my time starts today as an explorer of the game around various leagues.”
This new chapter could see him demonstrating his skills in various leagues around the world, such as UAE’s ILT20, South Africa’s SA20, Australia’s Big Bash League (BBL), England’s The Hande and USA Major League (MLC)Ashwin may soon be a select group of former Indian cricketers, including Yuvraj Singh, Ambati Rayudu, Shikhar Dhawan And Dinesh karthik Who has taken the ground in the foreign league after retirement from the Indian cricket system.
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A look at Ashwin’s notable IPL heritage
Ashwin overtakes a monopolized heritage in the IPL. In a career spread in 221 matches, he claimed a total of 187 wickets at an average of 30.22, with his best bowling figures 4/34. The rate of his economy of 7.20 shows his ability to score runs in high pressure situations. A valuable contribution with the bat, he submitted 833 runs, consisting of a half -century with a highest score of 50.
His visit began in 2009 with CSK, where he became an important part of his championship winning teams in 2010 and 2011. During his career, he went to play for several franchisees, including Rising Pune Super Zant, Punjab Kings, Delhi Capital And Rajasthan RoyalsBefore your final season with CSK. His career is marked by his clever variations, strategic talent, and a consolidated ability to get the batsmen out, which strengthens his position as one of the finest spinners seen by the league.
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