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Ashwin Ends IPL Stint, Sets Sights on Overseas T20s With Potential Player-Coach Role

The 38-year-old says he has registered for one league and will choose shorter stints because the three-month IPL grind no longer suits his recovery.

Cricket - Indian Premier League - IPL - Rajasthan Royals v Gujarat Titans - Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, India - April 28, 2025 Rajasthan Royals head coach Rahul Dravid with Sanju Samson during the warm up before the match REUTERS/Abhijit Addya/ File Photo
Rajasthan Royals' Riyan Parag and Sanju Samson
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Overview

  • Ashwin confirmed on his YouTube channel he has already registered for an overseas competition and plans to play selectively rather than year-round.
  • Multiple reports citing Cricbuzz say he is exploring hybrid player-and-coach roles instead of purely playing gigs.
  • Coverage indicates he is targeting Major League Cricket in the US, The Hundred in England and the UAE’s ILT20, with SA20 unlikely this season as squads were finalized ahead of the September 9 auction.
  • No overseas contract or coaching appointment has been announced, though reports note outreach from several leagues, including Australia’s Big Bash League.
  • He retired from the IPL on August 27 after 16 seasons, finishing fifth on the all-time wicket list with 187 wickets in 221 matches and winning two titles with Chennai Super Kings.