Overview

• Ashwin said travel, late nights and recovery across a three-month IPL season had become draining, praising MS Dhoni’s ability to manage the workload at 44.
• He confirmed he has already registered for one overseas franchise league but did not disclose which competition.
• Media reports link him to Major League Cricket, The Hundred and the ILT20, with SA20 seen as unlikely this cycle due to squad timelines.
• A Cricbuzz report says he is exploring hybrid player‑cum‑coach roles, and he added he is open to coaching in the future on his own terms.
• He clarified the decision was not triggered by a CSK release or trade, and he departs the IPL with 187 wickets in 221 matches and two titles with Chennai.