At a press conference with Rohit Sharma, Ashwin said, “Today is my last day as an Indian cricketer in all formats.” He mentioned that he might continue playing club cricket and has really enjoyed his time in international cricket.
Ashwin will still play in domestic tournaments like the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) and the Indian Premier League (IPL). For the IPL 2025 season, he was bought by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for INR 9.75 crore.
Ashwin’s Test Career
Ashwin was a superstar in Test cricket. This legend has played 106 Test matches and took 537 wickets in his career, 2nd Ind vs Aus pink ball Test was his last game in Test. Making him the second-highest wicket-taker for India after Anil Kumble in Test cricket. He also scored 3503 runs, including six centuries with bat in Test cricket, making him a lethal all-rounder in test cricket as well.
Here are some of his records in Tests:
- Fastest bowler to take 250, 300, and 350 wickets.
- 37 five-wicket hauls, joint-second most with Shane Warne.
- Dismissed the most left-handed batters in Tests (268).
Ashwin was famous for his ability to outsmart batters with his clever bowling. His contributions helped India win many matches, especially at home.
R Ashwin Test Batting Stats
| Matches | Innings | Runs | Balls | Highest Score | Average | Strike Rate (SR) | Not Out | Fours | Sixes | Ducks | 50s | 100s |
| 106 | 151 | 3503 | 6423 | 124 | 25.76 | 54.54 | 15 | 399 | 23 | 9 | 14 | 6 |
R Ashwin Test Bowling Stats
| Matches | Innings | Balls | Runs | Maidens | Wickets | Average | Economy (Eco) | Strike Rate (SR) | Best Bowling in Innings (BBI) | Best Bowling in Match (BBM) | 4w | 5w | 10w |
| 106 | 200 | 27,246 | 12,891 | 907 | 537 | 24.01 | 2.84 | 50.74 | 7/59 | 13/140 | 25 | 37 | 8 |
A Star in Limited-Overs Cricket
Ashwin also shined in One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and T20 Internationals.
- ODIs: Played 116 matches, took 156 wickets, and scored 707 runs.
- T20Is: Played 65 matches and took 72 wickets.
Ashwin was part of India’s 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup-winning team and the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy-winning team. His bowling was always dependable in big matches.
| Format | Matches | Innings | Balls | Runs | Maidens | Wickets | Average | Economy (Eco) | Strike Rate (SR) | Best Bowling in Innings (BBI) | 4w | 5w |
| ODI | 116 | 114 | 6,303 | 5180 | 37 | 156 | 33.21 | 4.93 | 40.4 | 4/25 | 1 | 0 |
| T20 | 65 | 65 | 1452 | 1672 | 3 | 72 | 23.22 | 6.91 | 20.17 | 4/8 | 2 | 0 |
A Trophy-Filled Career
Ashwin’s career is filled with awards and milestones. Some of his top achievements are:
- Winning the Arjuna Award in 2015.
- Being named the ICC Cricketer of the Year in 2016.
- Featuring in the ICC Test Team of the Decade (2011-2020).
- Only 3 spinners in the world with more than 500+ wickets and 3000 runs with the bat in Test.
Ashwin also won 11 “Man of the Series” awards in Tests, which is the joint-most with Muttiah Muralitharan.
Ashwin’s Emotional Goodbye
In 2015, he was awarded the Arjuna Award by the Indian government, the prestigious award given to sportsmen for their contribution to sports. In 2016, He was named as the ICC Cricketer of the Year. He was also included in the ICC Test Team of the Decade (2011-2020). These awards are proof of Ashwin’s greatness as a cricketer. He was not just an important player for India, but also one of the best bowlers in the world. Ashwin’s retirement marks the end of an era, but his achievements will be remembered for many years to come.
The Legacy of R Ashwin
Although Ashwin has got retired from international cricket, but still plays in domestic tournaments like the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) and in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Ashwin was bought by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for INR 9.75 crore in the IPL 2025 auction, and he will continue playing in this popular league.
Ashwin’s return to CSK will be exciting for his fans. He will also continue playing in club cricket and may even take on new roles in coaching or mentoring young players. If you want to stay updated with cricket news and more stories like this, visit Indibets. Don’t forget to check out the Indibet login and explore the Indibet betting app for the latest updates. Stay tuned to indi bet for all things cricket.
