Overview

• In a YouTube video, Ravichandran Ashwin said the tournament’s travel–match–recovery cycle had become too draining with age and praised MS Dhoni’s ability to manage it.
• He clarified that speculation about Chennai Super Kings releasing or trading him did not influence his decision.
• Ashwin disclosed he has already registered for an undisclosed overseas franchise league and intends to play selectively, noting he may consider coaching on his own terms.
• Multiple reports indicate he is targeting Major League Cricket, The Hundred and ILT20, with SA20 seen as unlikely this year due to squads being largely set ahead of the September 9 auction.
• He retires from the IPL with 187 wickets in 221 matches over 16 seasons, as CSK and players including Ruturaj Gaikwad shared tributes to his tenure and titles with the franchise.