Chennai Super Kings (CSK) veteran Ravichandran Ashwin revealed that he has already enrolled for an overseas league, just days after declaring his retirement from the IPL on August 24. The seasoned off-spinner made the retirement announcement through his social media platforms, expressing his desire to participate in different leagues worldwide.
Ashwin’s IPL journey began in 2009 and continued until the 2025 season. The 38-year-old represented CSK from 2009 to 2015 and rejoined the team this year. Sharing his thoughts about the road ahead on his YouTube channel, Ashwin remarked (5:34):
“Of course I won’t be playing anywhere and everywhere for 10 months. Whatever each team’s requirements are and the ones I satisfy, I’ll play in those leagues. I’ve already registered for one of the leagues and so let us see how that pans out.”
He further added:
“Playing around the world outside India is fun as nobody knows who you are. You can enjoy it thoroughly. Bowling without any pressure will almost make the ball land perfectly on the spot and even if it doesn’t, it’s fine as I will finally enjoy playing with joy. I want to play on the global stage the way I played street cricket. This was always on my mind and I finally want to do it moving forward.”
“I want to live life on my own terms and pursue my happiness”– R Ashwin
Ravichandran Ashwin said he plans to end his playing career chasing what brings him joy. The 38-year-old, a top all-format cricketer, finished with 765 international wickets and was part of India’s 2011 World Cup and 2013 Champions Trophy-winning teams.
“My thing is I want to live my life on my terms for my happiness. As long as I don’t hurt anyone and maybe help a few, it gives as much happiness as the achievements on the cricketing field.”
“Playing cricket and touching lives, while balancing the family’s needs, is the ultimate challenge of life at this stage. Hence, within these parameters, I am trying to see what time I get to expand my joy,” said Ashwin (via the aforementioned source).
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