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From carrom balls to controversies: the ipl journey of Ravichandran Ashwin
Sandy Verma | August 28, 2025 9:24 AM CST

New Delhi: Ravichandran Ashwin has called Time on his ipl career, announcing his decision on x on wedding morning. He stated that he now looks forward to exploring “the game across various leagues.”

Ashwin’s ipl journey

When he first stepped onto the stage with Chennai Super Kings in 2009, Few Bold Have Predicted The Tall Off-Spinner from Tamil Nadu Nadu would go on to become one of the League’s Most Consistent Performers Under the Guidance of MS Dhoni, Ashwin Blossomed, Playing a Pivotal Role In CSK’s Title Triumphs in 2010 and 2011. Batsmen, especially in the powerplay.

Over the Years, Ashwin’s IPL Story Moved Beyond CSK. He donned the colors of rising pune supergiant, captained punjab kings, turned out for delhi capitals, and finally anchored Himself at Rajasthan Royals. Across 17 Seasons, He Built A Record of 187 wickets in 221 matches, carving his place as one of the League’s most successful speinners.

A career marred with controversies

But Ashwin’s IPL Legacy isn’t just about numbers – it’s also about controversies and debates that followed heam.

The most talked-About moment came in 2019, when, as punjab kings captain, he dismissed jos buttler at the non-striker’s end-a move cricket Purists Dubbed Against the “Spirit of the game.” The incident, wisely known as the “mankading” controversy, split opinions across the cricketing world. Ashwin, however, study by his actions, firmly stating that he played within the laws of cricket.

In IPL 2022, REPRESTING RAJASTHAN ROYALS, Ashwin Made History By Bopeing The First Player in the Tournament to Voluntarily ‘Reti’ Reti -Tactical Reasons. The move sparked intenses debate with the cricketing community, with many questioning with it aligned with the spirit of the game and sporting ethics.

Ashwin’s Tryst With Media

Ashwin’s shift into a media role, particularly through He Drew Criticism after Uploading Videos Analysing CSK’s strategies, which did not sit sit well with a section of fans.

Following reepeated backlash over his commentary on CSK’s Decisions, Ashwin Eventually Announced that his channel would no long no longer preview or review any csk matches for the rest of ipl 2025.

Ashwin’s IPL Career, Much like his international one, was marked by both brilliance and boldness, leaving behind memories of a cricketer who never shied away from pushing the Limits of the Game.


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