Ashwin was last with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), and there had been questions about his future with the franchise.
Senior Indian off-spinner R Ashwin announced on Wednesday that he is retiring from the Indian Premier League (IPL). He also revealed that he is open to playing in other cricket leagues around the world.
Ashwin was last with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), and there had been questions about his future with the franchise. In a heartfelt post on X, he said, "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."
The 38-year-old thanked the IPL, BCCI, and all the franchises he has played for over the years. "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," he added.
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Ashwin retired from international cricket last year. In the 2025 IPL mega auction, he was bought by CSK for ₹9.75 crore. It was a homecoming for Ashwin, who previously played for CSK from 2009 to 2015. He also represented Rising Pune Super Giant and Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) during his IPL career.
Ashwin played nine matches and claimed seven wickets during the previous season. With just four wins and ten losses, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) had a dismal season and finished at the bottom of the points standings. This was the 2nd time that CS ended their IPL tour at the bottom of the points table. Achievements of Ashwin in Indian cricket have made him a legendary figure despite the challenging season, whether it was at home or abroad.
With his IPL chapter closing, Ashwin is now looking forward to exploring opportunities in other global T20 leagues. Fans are eager to see where the experienced spinner will turn up next, and his announcement signals a new phase in his cricketing journey.
