Ravichandran Ashwin’s sudden decision to retire on 38 from the Indian Premier League (IPL) has been surprised, which has retired from international cricket last year. Ravichandran Ashwin took Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to his shoulders during his early pride, but announced his retirement from the IPL after a poor season.
The former Indian all-rounder made his comeback to Chennai Super Kings last year, but things did not happen according to the plan, as Ashwin managed only seven wickets in nine matches in an economy of more than nine and an average of 40 in IPL 2025. He scored only 33 runs last year.
Chris Srikanth shocked Ravichandran Ashwin’s initial IPL retirement
However, the overall number of the mythological off-spinner tells a completely different story. In his name of 7.20 with 187 wickets in 221 matches, Ashwin ended as the fifth highest wicket -taker in IPL history.
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Meanwhile, former Indian chief selector Chris Srikanth has expressed surprise at the time of Ashwin’s retirement time. He believes that the former Indian off-spinner could play in the IPL for at least two more years, especially given his fitness and rich experience.
Reacting to his YouTube channel, Srikanth said, “I am not sure why Ashwin retired. If I was in his place, I would continue to play IPL for at least one and two years. Certainly, for Ashwin, money, fame, or name is not an issue.
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However, Ravichandran Ashwin has openly stated that he is now eager to detect the Global T20 League. But Srikanth warned that no league in the world can match IPL visibility, fame and prestige.
The former Indian chief selector further said, “Anyone can play another league for it, but what you get in the IPL, other leagues do not come close to it.”
He also included Ashwin’s unforgettable contribution to the first two IPL titles Triumps of Chennai Super Kings in 2010 and 2011, as well as his Champions League T20 Tribes in 2010 and 2014.
Srikanth said, “Ashwin has been one of the best IPL cricketers in India. India has made itself for fame for fame.
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Ravichandran Ashwin left IPL mid-deal, but still played important roles in CSK
In the end, the former World Cup winner has said that Ashwin’s decision to retire in the middle of the three -year IPL deal was unpredictable and a fifth champion camp was indicated in a trade drama, but it could give him the possibility to play or even work in foreign leagues.
Well, Ashwin may retire from the IPL, but is still very connected to Chennai Super Kings. He remains the head of the Academies of CSK and the high-demonstration center. CSK has the option to keep Ashwin in these roles in these roles, regardless of his decision to play in the foreign league.
