Ravichandran Ashwin has disclosed his immediate plans after ending a celebrated IPL journey. Days after confirming his retirement, the former India off-spinner stated that his next stint will be in franchise cricket beyond India. On his YouTube channel, Ash said, “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.” The 38-year-old concluded his IPL career as one of its most accomplished bowlers—187 wickets in 221 games across 16 seasons. A two-time champion with Chennai Super Kings, Ashwin remains fifth on the all-time wicket charts. The announcement marked the end of a chapter but not of his cricketing appetite. Read also: Mohit Sharma Remembers CLT20 Moment with MS Dhoni Playing Abroad, Freedom, and Life Balance Ashwin admitted that the thrill now lies in anonymity and freedom. He said “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." Ravichandran Ashwin also reflected on priorities beyond runs and wickets. He explained, “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 at this stage.”