Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin Officially called time on it Indian Premier League (IPL) Livelihood. The 37-year-old resorted to social media to share an emotional message, confirming that his IPL journey has ended, he is excited to start a new chapter in different leagues worldwide.
Ravichandran Ashwin announces retirement from IPL
In his tweet, Ashwin reflected on the 2009 trip and thanked the IPL and, thanked all the franchisees he had represented for years. Cricket Control Board in India (BCCI),
He also thanked fans, teams and officials, who were part of his 15 -year long IPL career, highlighting the fundamental memories and friendships made during the tournament.
“They say that every end will be a new beginning, my time comes close today as an IPL cricketer, but my time starts from today as a explorer of the game around various leagues. All the franchisees would like to thank all the amazing memories and relationships and the most important thing to pursue whatever they have given to me. Ashwin wrote on X (East Twitter).
Special days and therefore a special beginning.
They say that every end will be a new beginning, as an IPL cricketer, my time comes close today, but my time starts from today as a explorer of the game around various leagues.
Would like to thank all the franchise for all …
– Ashwin@(@ashwinravi99) August 27, 2025
A great IPL career
Ashwin, who started his IPL Chennai Super Kings (CSK)Became one of the most successful spinners in the history of the league. Known for his diversity and strategic acuity, he played an important role for CSK, Rising Pune Super Junts, Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings), Delhi Capital, Rajasthan RoyalsInterestingly, he returned to CSK in the IPL 2025 auction.
In his IPL career, Ashwin took 187 wickets in 220 matches, while contributing to the bat under important circumstances. He was part of CSK title winning squads in 2010 and 2011, and later captained Punjab in the 2018 and 2019 season.
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