Ravichandran Ashwin is about to re -pull to the Indian jersey, just a few weeks after he announced his retirement from all forms of common cricket, including the Indian Premier League (IPL). The 38-year-old off-spinner was appointed in the Indian team for Hong Kong Sixes 2025, which was introduced from 7 to November 9.
Cricket Hong Kong confirmed the development on official channels and caused excitement a six-sided tournament that has been a long-term popular fan for its rapidly developing TV format. Ashwin’s selection indicates a new chapter on his way to retirement.
While saying goodbye to IPL At the beginning of this year, he made it clear that he remained open in short format competitions around the world. This attitude has now paved the way for his inclusion in Hong Kong six, where every player, Bar The Wicketkeeper, must mix a custom-made format for more qualified crickets.
Ashwin’s career IPL began in 2009 at Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and in 2025 he returned to franchise, albeit with limited opportunities. Over 221 IPL matches raised 187 goals, which made the fifth highest goal in the history of the tournament with an economic rate of 7.2.
In 2010 and 2011 he won two titles with CSK and was a tournament player in the now extinct Champions League in 2010. Among his Stints with CSK represented Rising Pune, Pandjab Kings, Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan, and the 2017 season in various colors.
In addition to IPL, Ashwin left an indelible mark on the Indian cricket. In December 2024 he left an international duty and ended up with 537 test gates, seconds only with Anil Kumble among Indian pitch. His career also brought 156 ODI goals and 72 in T20 International. Since his test debut against West India in 2011, where he took nine goals and was named the match player, Ashwin continued to deliver eight 10 goal interests and scored six centuries in 106 tests.
His last international performance came on a tour of Australia 2024-25, which India lost 3-1. Ashwin’s last T20i was in November 2022.
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Published:
Saurabh Kumar
Published on:
September 18, 2025
