IPL 2025: Will Ravichandran Ashwin’s Retirement Affect his IPL Season with CSK?
Ravichandran Ashwin's retirement midway through the series has sparked curiosity about his plans for IPL 2025. Bought by Chennai Super Kings for Rs. 9.75 crore, Ashwin confirmed that his retirement only applies to international cricket and won't affect his participation in the IPL, reassuring fans of his continued involvement.
A true legend of the game and a key match-winner for India in Test cricket, Ashwin is admired for his sharp decision-making on the field. He surprised everyone by announcing his retirement from international cricket after the Gabba Test, leaving fans and the cricket world reflecting on his remarkable career.
Ashwin’s mid-series retirement has raised questions about his IPL 2025. Purchased by Chennai Super Kings for Rs. 9.75 crore, he assured fans that his retirement only applies to international cricket and won’t impact IPL participation, confirming he will continue playing in the league.
At the press conference, Ashwin shared that he still has more cricket in him and plans to continue playing club cricket. A remarkable contributor to Indian cricket, he has taken 537 wickets in 106 Tests, including 37 five-wicket hauls, making him India’s second-highest wicket-taker in Test history.
Ashwin played his last Test match at the Adelaide Oval in the Border Gavaskar Trophy, taking one wicket. His final ODI was in the 2023 World Cup and his last T20I came in the 2022 T20 World Cup. Now, he’ll be back in Chennai Super Kings jersey, where he started his IPL career, hoping to make a big impact for the fans.
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