On August 27, Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League with a short post on twitter. The spin-g.o.a.t had already hung his boots from international cricket in 2024 and had joined his first IPL team, Chennai Super Kings. However, he just played one season before announcing retirement from the league. However, he confirmed that he is not going away from cricket. He will be available for cricket and will be exploring opportunities in other leagues. He thanked the Board of Cricket Control in India (BCCI) and IPL for giving him the opportunities. Ash wrote, "Special day and hence a special beginning. They say every ending will have a new start, my time as an IPL cricketer comes to a close today, but my time as an explorer of the game around various leagues begins today. Would like to thank all the franchisees for all the wonderful memories and relationships over the years and most importantly the IPL and the BCCI for what they have given me until now. Look forward to enjoying and making the most of what’s ahead of me." Special day and hence a special beginning.They say every ending will have a new start, my time as an IPL cricketer comes to a close today, but my time as an explorer of the game around various leagues begins today🤓.Would like to thank all the franchisees for all the… — Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) August 27, 2025 Read also: Rohit Sharma Fitness Tests Ahead of India A ODIs Ravichandran Ashwin's IPL career Ravichandran Ashwin has been one of the most consistent spin bowlers in IPL history, showcasing his skill across multiple franchises. Since debuting in 2009 with CSK, Ashwin has played 221 matches, taking 187 wickets at an economy of 7.20 and an average of 30.22. His best figures, 4/34, highlight his match-winning ability. Ashwin has played for teams like CSK, Rajasthan Royals, Delhi Capitals and Rising Pune Supergiants. often providing crucial breakthroughs in the middle overs. He even led Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings), where he became the most talked-about player for Mankadding Jos Buttler, representing Rajasthan Royals. In IPL 2025, representing CSK, he claimed 7 wickets in 9 games at an average of 40.42, while his standout 2024 season with RR saw him pick 9 wickets in 14 games at 51.88. His T20 consistency extends to CLT20, where he took 30 wickets in 24 matches.