Speaking at a press conference with Rohit Sharma, Ashwin said, “This is my last day as an Indian cricketer in all formats.” He added that he might still play club cricket but had enjoyed his international journey.
He will still plays in domestic tournaments like the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) and in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Ashwin was bought by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for INR 9.75 crore in the IPL auction for the IPL 2025 season.
Ashwin’s Test Career
Ashwin was a superstar in Test cricket. He played 106 Test matches and took 537 wickets, making him the second-highest wicket-taker for India after Anil Kumble. He also scored 3503 runs, including six centuries, showing his skills as an all-rounder.
Here are some of his records in Tests:
- Fastest bowler to take 250, 300, and 350 wickets.
- 37 five-wicket hauls, joint-second most with Shane Warne.
- Dismissed the most left-handed batters in Tests (268).
Ashwin was famous for his ability to outsmart batters with his clever bowling. His contributions helped India win many matches, especially at home.
R Ashwin Test Batting Stats
| Matches | Innings | Runs | Balls | Highest Score | Average | Strike Rate (SR) | Not Out | Fours | Sixes | Ducks | 50s | 100s |
| 106 | 151 | 3503 | 6423 | 124 | 25.76 | 54.54 | 15 | 399 | 23 | 9 | 14 | 6 |
R Ashwin Test Bowling Stats
| Matches | Innings | Balls | Runs | Maidens | Wickets | Average | Economy (Eco) | Strike Rate (SR) | Best Bowling in Innings (BBI) | Best Bowling in Match (BBM) | 4w | 5w | 10w |
| 106 | 200 | 27,246 | 12,891 | 907 | 537 | 24.01 | 2.84 | 50.74 | 7/59 | 13/140 | 25 | 37 | 8 |
A Star in Limited-Overs Cricket
Ashwin also shined in One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and T20 Internationals.
- ODIs: Played 116 matches, took 156 wickets, and scored 707 runs.
- T20Is: Played 65 matches and took 72 wickets.
Ashwin was part of India’s 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup-winning team and the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy-winning team. His bowling was always dependable in big matches.
| Format | Matches | Innings | Balls | Runs | Maidens | Wickets | Average | Economy (Eco) | Strike Rate (SR) | Best Bowling in Innings (BBI) | 4w | 5w |
| ODI | 116 | 114 | 6,303 | 5180 | 37 | 156 | 33.21 | 4.93 | 40.4 | 4/25 | 1 | 0 |
| T20 | 65 | 65 | 1452 | 1672 | 3 | 72 | 23.22 | 6.91 | 20.17 | 4/8 | 2 | 0 |
A Trophy-Filled Career
Ashwin’s career is filled with awards and milestones. Some of his top achievements are:
- Winning the Arjuna Award in 2015.
- Being named the ICC Cricketer of the Year in 2016.
- Featuring in the ICC Test Team of the Decade (2011-2020).
- Only 3 spinners in the world with more than 500+ wickets and 3000 runs with the bat in Test.
Ashwin also won 11 “Man of the Series” awards in Tests, which is the joint-most with Muttiah Muralitharan.
Ashwin’s IPL and Future Plans
Ashwin has been a key player in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He is set to return to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for the 2025 season after being bought for ₹9.75 crore in the IPL mega auction.
Though he retired from international cricket, Ashwin plans to play in tournaments like the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) and other club-level matches. Fans can still watch him perform in domestic cricket.
Ashwin’s Emotional Goodbye
In his farewell speech, Ashwin said, “This will be my last day as an Indian cricketer in all formats.” He shared how much fun he had playing for India and creating memories with teammates like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ajinkya Rahane.
Ashwin also thanked the BCCI, his coaches, and the Australian team for being tough competitors. He expressed gratitude to all the players who supported him over the years.
The Legacy of R Ashwin
Although Ashwin has got retired from international cricket, but still plays in domestic tournaments like the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) and in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Ashwin was bought by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for INR 9.75 crore in the IPL 2025 auction, and he will continue playing in this popular league.
Ashwin’s return to CSK will be exciting for his fans. He will also continue playing in club cricket and may even take on new roles in coaching or mentoring young players. If you want to stay updated with cricket news and more stories like this, visit 96in app. Don’t forget to check out the 96in.com login and explore the 96in.com app for the latest updates. Stay tuned to 96in com for all things cricket.
