Spin Legend Ravichandran Ashwin Announces his Retirement from International Cricket at the age of 38
Why R Ashwin is Retiring
The decision from Ashwin to announce retirement might have come out of the blue, but it was a move that had been long coming. The talk first surfaced during the last Border-Gavaskar Trophy at home in 2023, but when another showdown came calling, Ashwin seems to have made up his mind particularly because of his Knee Problem. But this is not the only reason. Throughout his 13-year international career, Ashwin amassed 537 wickets in 106 Test matches, making him India’s second-highest wicket-taker in Tests after Anil Kumble. He also scored six test centuries and was instrumental in India’s successes, particularly against Australia. Ashwin’s decision to retire came after being left out of the series opener in Perth, which contributed to his choice to retire on his own terms. Some experts believe that Ashwin didn’t get ample opportunities to show his talent.
Early Life of Ravichandran Ashwin
Ashwin was born on 17 September 1986 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. His father Ravichandran played cricket at club level as a fast bowler. Ashwin did his initial schooling at Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan. Later, he switched to St. Bede’s school for higher secondary. He graduated with a BTech in Information Technology from SSN College of Engineering, Chennai. Ashwin started playing cricket at the age of nine and was coached by Chandrasekar Rao during the early part of his career. Later, when he switched to St. Bede’s, which had a cricket academy where he was coached by C.K. Vijaya Kumar. Initially, he took up medium pace bowling before he switched to off spin on the advice of his coach. He was later coached by former spinner Sunil Subramaniam and mentored by former cricketer W.V. Raman. He had represented India under-17 team as an opening batter.
Test Career Stats of R Ashwin
Test Matches
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 106 |
| Innings | 200 |
| Runs Scored | 3503 |
| Batting Average | 25.75 |
| Centuries | 6 |
| Half-Centuries | 14 |
| Balls Bowled | 27,246 |
| Wickets Taken | 537 |
| Bowling Average | 24.00 |
| Best Bowling in an Innings | 7/59 |
| Five-Wickets Hauls | 37 |
| Ten-Wicket Matches | 8 |
R Ashwin One Day Internationals Carrer
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 116 |
| Innings | 114 |
| Runs Scored | 707 |
| Batting Average | 16.44 |
| Half-Centuries | 1 |
| Balls Bowled | 6,141 |
| Wickets Taken | 156 |
| Bowling Average | 33.20 |
| Best Bowling in an Innings | 4/25 |
| Five-Wicket Hauls | 0 |
| Ten-Wicket Matches | 0 |
R Ashwin T-20 Internationals
| Statistics | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 65 |
| Innings | 65 |
| Runs Scored | 184 |
| Batting Average | 26.28 |
| Balls Bowled | 1,452 |
| Wickets Taken | 72 |
| Bowling Average | 23.22 |
| Best Bowling in an Innings | 4/8 |
| Five-Wicket Hauls | 0 |
| Ten-Wicket Matches | 0 |
Awards Won by R Ashwin
R Ashwin has won many national and international awards. Some of them are listed below:-
| Award/Recognition | Year |
|---|---|
| Arjuna Award | 2015 |
| ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year | 2016 |
| ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year | 2016 |
| ICC Men’s Test Team of the Year | 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2021 |
| CEAT International Cricketer of the Year | 2016-17 |
| ICC Men’s Player of the Month | 2021 |
| Polly Umrigar Award | 2012-13 |
| Dilip Sardesai Award | 2010-11, 2015-16 |
| Man of the Series Awards in Tests | 11 times |
Net Worth of R Ashwin
Ravichandran Ashwin’s net worth in 2024 is estimated to be Rs. 132 Crore. This includes his BCCI salary, IPL contract, and income from brand endorsement deals. Ashwin had a Grade A contract with the BCCI for the 2023-2024 season, which has an annual salary of Rs. 5 Crore. Ashwin, who has been with Rajasthan Royals in the IPL, since 2021, was paid Rs. 5 Crore by his team. After being released by Rajasthan Royals, Ashwin has been signed by CSK for Rs. 9.57 Crore at the IPL 2025. Ashwin also has a good taste in Luxury cars he owns- Audi Q7 which costs around 93 lakhs and Rolls Royace which costs 6 Crores.
Personal Life of R Ashwin
Ashwin and Prithi Narayana share a long history dating back to their middle school days at Padma Sadhanva School in Chennai. In a casual chat on Jio Cinema earlier, Prithi fondly remembered how everyone knew about Ashwin’s crush on her during those early years. The couple eventually married in 2011 after years of dating and now have two children together. Prithi Narayana was born on May 26, 1998, into a supportive south Indian family. She holds a technology degree and is currently a homemaker. Prithi is dedicated to fitness, regularly visiting the gym and participating in marathons.
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