KATHMANDU, Aug 27: Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL).
He made the announcement on Wednesday through a social media post, writing: “Today is a special day and, hence, a special beginning. They say every ending has a new start. My time as an IPL cricketer comes to a close today, but my time as an explorer of the game across various leagues begins now. I would like to thank all the franchises for the wonderful memories and relationships over the years, and most importantly for everything they have given me until now. I look forward to enjoying and making the most of what lies ahead.”
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Ashwin last played in the 2025 IPL season for Chennai Super Kings, where he took 7 wickets and scored 33 runs in 9 matches.
Over the course of his IPL career, Ashwin represented five teams: Punjab Kings, Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals, Rajasthan Royals, and Rising Pune Supergiant.
In total, he played 221 IPL matches, claiming 187 wickets.
