Ashwin announces retirement from IPL, aims to play in overseas T20 leagues
Updated: Aug 27th, 2025
Veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his retirement from IPL (Indian Premiere League) on Wednesday after retiring from international last December.
Ashwin revealed his decision on Ganesh Chaturthi, saying “my time as an IPL cricketer comes to a close today…” on X.
“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,” wrote the spinner in his post, hinting at coaching or playing roles in the T20 leagues other than IPL around the world.
Thanking the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), he said, “Would like to thank all the franchisees for all the wonderful memories and relationships over the years and most importantly the IPL and the BCCI for what they have given me until now. Look forward to enjoying and making the most of what’s ahead of me.”
According to IPL website, Ashwin has been a part of 221 matches, playing mostly for Chennai Super Kings, and also for the teams like Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals.
In his 221 matches, Ashwin bowled 4710 balls, taking 187 wickets at an average of 30.23 and an economy of 7.20. His best figures were in 2011, where he took 20 wickets in an IPL season at an economy of 6.15.
As a true all-rounder, he also scored 833 runs, with the highest score of 50, and hitting 64 fours and 29 sixes during his IPL career.
Last December, he ended his career with 537 wickets at average of 24 in 106 Tests and becoming India’s second leading wicket-taker after legendary leg-spinner Anil Kumble. He also scored six Test centuries and 14 fifties with the bat. His last international game was the day-night Test in Adelaide, where he took 1-53.
“Once again, thank you all. See you all soon. As a cricketer, I've just stopped it. I might go on to be involved with the game because this is a game that's given me everything. Thank you,” he had said back then.
