Overview

• Ashwin announced his decision on X on August 27, thanking his IPL franchises, the league and the BCCI, and saying he will explore playing in leagues around the world.
• He ends his IPL career with 221 matches, 187 wickets and 833 runs, retiring as the tournament’s fifth-highest wicket-taker.
• Across 17 seasons he represented Chennai Super Kings, Rising Pune Supergiant, Punjab Kings, Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals, winning titles with CSK in 2010 and 2011.
• In 2025 he rejoined CSK for INR 9.75 crore and played nine matches for seven wickets as the team finished last in the table.
• The move follows his December 2024 international retirement and comes as recent coverage revisited his high-profile IPL moments and scrutiny linked to commentary on his YouTube channel.