The former Indian off-spinner and Chennai Super Kings star Ravichandran Ashwin does not want to play in the IPL for Yellow Army anymore. The surprising news is that he has asked to be released from the team. Ashwin wants the Chennai management to let him go. If he is released, he will enter the IPL 2026 auction. The big question is why this ace spinner of CSK no longer wants to play for MS Dhoni’s team, the side for which he played not one, two, but eight seasons in Indian Premier League (IPL). Ravichandra Ashwin does not play for Chennai anymore The actual cause of why Ashwin wishes to depart from Chennai is not known yet, but the reports suggests that he desires to attend the auction. 🚨 ASHWIN REQUESTS RELEASE FROM CSK 🚨Exclusive: Sources confirm that Ashwin has requested CSK to release him ahead of IPL 2026. 🟡 pic.twitter.com/YQM8UYdeTP — Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) August 8, 2025 Ashwin had come back to the Chennai team after 10 years. In the IPL 2025 auction, Chennai Super Kings roped him in for ₹9.75 crore. But he could not play well as per his price and reputation. Also Read | Ashwin Responds to Fan’s 'Leave My Lovely CSK Family' Comment Ashwin's performance in IPL 2025 The season for Ashwin in the IPL 2025 was highly disappointing. He was given a chance by the franchise in 9 matches, but he couldn't make an impact. He picked up only 7 wickets and his economy rate was 9.13 runs per over. In 186 balls, he conceded 283 runs. His best bowling figures in the 18th edition of the league was 2/41. His batting also didn't work, and he scored only 33 runs in 9 matches, including 3 fours and 1 six throughout the season. Now, the question is, why does Ashwin wish to attend the auction? Has he already discussed it with a different team? It appears that this choice has been taken after considerable deliberation. Even at 38 years of age, Ashwin continues to have plenty of cricket left. His overall IPL career has been good, with 187 wickets at 221 matches and an economy of 7.20, which is very good for a spinner. He can also score with the bat at the lower order. His experience can be a real plus for any IPL team.