Ravichandran Ashwin announces retirement from IPL: 'They say every ending will...'
Updated On: 27 August, 2025 11:40 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The decision comes just months after he stepped away from international cricket during India’s tour of Australia last December. “They say every ending will have a new start, my time as an IPL cricketer comes to a close today, but my time as an explorer of the game around various leagues begins today,” Ashwin posted on X

R Ashwin (Pic: BCCI/IPL)
Veteran India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has officially drawn the curtain on his illustrious Indian Premier League (IPL) career, announcing his retirement from the tournament on Wednesday via a heartfelt social media post. The decision comes just months after he stepped away from international cricket during India’s tour of Australia last December.
“They say every ending will have a new start, my time as an IPL cricketer comes to a close today, but my time as an explorer of the game around various leagues begins today,” Ashwin posted on X.
Special day and hence a special beginning.
They say every ending will have a new start, my time as an IPL cricketer comes to a close today, but my time as an explorer of the game around various leagues begins today?.
Would like to thank all the franchisees for all the…
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