Veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin’s wife, Prithi Narayanan, shared an emotional note on Wednesday, August 27, following the Tamil Nadu star’s announcement of his retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL). In the 2025 mega auction, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) had welcomed Ashwin back after a nine-year gap, securing him for ₹9.75 crore.
The 38-year-old, however, struggled to leave a mark, taking just seven wickets in nine matches at an average of 40.42, a strike rate of 26.5, and an economy rate of 9.12. CSK, the five-time champions, also endured a disappointing campaign, finishing at the bottom of the points table.
As Ashwin closed this chapter of his IPL journey, Prithi Narayanan dedicated an Instagram story to him, writing:
“I love you! Can’t wait to see you do new things and scale new heights.”
Notably, the Indian veteran had previously retired from international cricket in December 2024, concluding his career with 765 wickets in 287 matches across all formats.
“My Journey As A Game Explorer Begins”- R Ashwin Retires From IPL After 221 Matches
Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from the IPL in a post on X, while also suggesting that he may continue playing in franchise leagues abroad, writing:
“Special day and hence a special beginning.They say every ending will have a new start, my time as an IPL cricketer comes to a close today, but my time as an explorer of the game around various leagues begins today.”
“Would like to thank all the franchisees for all the wonderful memories and relationships over the years and most importantly the @IPL and the @BCCI for what they have given me until now. Look forward to enjoying and making the most of what’s ahead of me,” he added.
In 221 IPL matches, the off-spinner claimed 187 wickets at an average of 30.22, with a strike rate of 25.1 and an economy of 7.20. With the bat, he amassed 833 runs, including one half-century.
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