CSK’s R Ashwin Bowls in networks. (PTI) On Wednesday, India All-Rounder R Ashwin announced his retirement from the Premier League (IPL). “Ash” last played for Chennai Super Kings in his long career.“A special day and therefore a special beginning.“I would like to thank all franchises for all the amazing memories and relationships over the years, and most importantly, @ipl and @Bcci for what they have given me so far. We look forward to using and make the most of what is in front of me,” Ashwin wrote on social media.
R Ashwin announced his decision to leave IPL.
Ashwin made his debut IPL in 2009 with CSK and played 221 games in the Premier T20 League, with 187 goals brought an impressive economic rate of 7.20. Ashwin, also a handy option with a bat, scored 833 runs, including fifty.The 38-year-old man represented five IPL-CSK teams, Rising Pune Super Giants, Panjab Kings, Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals.His greatest success came at CSK, where he was part of the party that won the title in 2010 and 2011.R controversy ashwin in the career of iPLDuring his career, IPL participated in several controversies and debates during his career. This moved from his actions in the field to notes on social media, even his own YouTube channel.The Incidence (2019)
R Ashwin ran Jos Buttler at the end of the Ne-Striker, called Mancading, during IPL 2019.
One of the most famous IPL controversies concerning Ashwin was the “Rajasthan Royals ‘mancading’ Jos Buttler during the IPL 2019, when Ashwin was Captain Kings Xi Punjab. At the end of the unusual, Buttlera finished and caused an extensive debate on the “Cryta spirit” with players, commentators and BCCi officials who express divided views. For years, the incident remained speaking and formed Ashwin’s reputation as an assertive follower of the rules.‘Retirement’ (2022)
R Ashwin became the first dough to retire in IPL, Rajasthan Royals against Lucknow Super Giants.
In IPL 2022, Ashwin became the first player in IPL history to play for tactical reasons, leading to a heavy debate in a cricket community about whether the move was in accordance with sports ethics or the spirit of the game.The controversy of social media and channel YouTube (2025)Ashwin’s transition to the media personality, including the start of your own YouTube channel, has developed its own controversies.After publishing the videos, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) was facing the will of the YouTube channel.Given the recurring controversies from discussions and opinions broadcast on the CSK decision Ashwin publicly announced that his YouTube channel for the rest of the IPL 2025 will not see any CSK games.Dewald brevis signing controversy (2025)
Dewald Brevis and R Ashwin for CSK in campaign 2025 (pictures via Getty Images)
Ashwin triggered a controversy that forced CSK to issue a statement after revealing on its channel that CSK was willing to pay “extra” for signing Dewald Brevis as a compensation in the middle of the 2025 season. This led to speculation around the legality of the agreement, which forced the CSK to issue an official clarification that all signature protocols had followed and that no IPL rules were violated.
