Overview

• Ashwin announced his IPL exit on August 27 via social media, eight months after retiring from international cricket.
• In a YouTube video, he said he no longer has the bandwidth for the travel–play–recovery cycle and noted his admiration for MS Dhoni’s ability to manage it.
• He confirmed registering for an unnamed overseas league and said he intends to keep playing in select foreign T20 competitions.
• Reports citing Cricbuzz say he is exploring player-cum-coach roles in Major League Cricket, The Hundred and ILT20, while SA20 opportunities appear unlikely this cycle with squads largely set before the September 9 auction.
• He finishes as the IPL’s fifth-highest wicket-taker with 187 in 221 matches, and CSK and captain Ruturaj Gaikwad posted tributes following his decision.