India | Bowling Allrounder
Ravichandran Ashwin is an Indian cricketer. He is a right-arm off spin bowler and a lower order batter. Widely regarded as one of the most prolific spinners of all time, he represented the Indian cricket team and was part of the Indian team that won the 2011 Cricket World Cup and the 2013 Champions Trophy.
| Full Name Ravichandran Ashwin | Born September 17, 1986, Madras (now Chennai), Tamil Nadu | Playing Role Bowling Allrounder |
| Age 38y 241d | Batting Style Right hand Bat | Bowling Style Right arm Offbreak |
TEAMS
Ravichandran Ashwin: India’s Spin Maestro and All-Round Titan
Ravichandran Ashwin, born on September 17, 1986, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, is a right-arm off-spin bowler and a dynamic lower-order batter who redefined spin bowling in modern cricket . His journey from domestic circuits to becoming India’s premier all-rounder is a testament to his skill, adaptability, and relentless work ethic.
Early Career and Domestic Breakthrough
Ashwin’s cricketing journey began in Tamil Nadu’s age-group teams, where his ability to extract turn and bounce quickly caught attention. He made his first-class debut for Tamil Nadu in 2006, delivering match-winning performances in the Ranji Trophy. His 2009–10 season, where he claimed 44 wickets at an average of 18.52, cemented his reputation as a rising star . This consistency earned him a spot in India’s national setup, marking the start of a storied career.
International Career: A Legacy of Excellence
Ashwin debuted in international cricket in 2010, swiftly becoming India’s go-to spinner across formats . By 2024, he had amassed over 750 international wickets , including 500+ in Tests, making him one of India’s most prolific bowlers . His mastery of the “carrom ball” and ability to exploit pitch conditions made him a match-winner in all conditions. In ODIs, he played a pivotal role in India’s 2011 World Cup triumph and their 2016 T20 World Cup final appearance . Ashwin’s 31 five-wicket hauls in Tests underscore his dominance, while his 22 centuries and 50+ ODI fifties as a batter highlighted his all-round genius .
Ravichandran Ashwin IPL factfile
– Offspinner R Ashwin has played for five IPL teams since his debut season in 2009.
– With 171 wickets before the start of IPL 2024, Ashwin is among the top-five wicket-takers in IPL history.
– Ashwin began his IPL career at Chennai Super Kings (CSK), whom he represented from 2008 to 2015. In the 2011 IPL final between CSK and RCB, MS Dhoni gave Ashwin the new ball and he took the key wicket of Chris Gayle in the first over. Ashwin’s 20 wickets in 2011 is his highest tally in an IPL season to date.
– After CSK were banned for two years following corruption charges, Ashwin played IPL 2016 for Rising Pune Supergiant and missed 2017 because of injury, before moving to Kings XI Punjab (KXIP, now Punjab Kings).
– Ashwin was captain of KXIP from 2018, and in 2019 his mankading (run-out of the non-striker backing-up) of Rajasthan Royals batter Jos Buttler became a subject of heated debate.
– Ahead of IPL 2020, Ashwin was traded to Delhi Capitals, where he spent two seasons before moving to RR in 2022. At Royals, he was used up the order as a pinch-hitter and became the first batter to retire out tactically in an IPL game.
– Nine years after he had last played for CSK, Ashwin returned to his home franchise for IPL 2025, earning his highest IPL bid of INR 9.75 crore.
Strengths: The Art of Adaptation
Ashwin’s greatest strength lies in his chameleon-like adaptability . On turning pitches, he was a nightmare for batters, but he also excelled on seamer-friendly tracks by using flight and guile. His batting, often underrated, saw him anchor lower-order stands and finish matches with calculated aggression. As a fielder, his agility and leadership as a captain (in domestic cricket) further elevated his value.
Legacy: A Trailblazer for Indian Spin Bowling
Ashwin’s career redefined spin bowling’s role in limited-overs cricket. He inspired a generation of wrist-spinners and off-spinners in India, proving that classical spin could dominate even in power-hitting eras. His 2021 ICC Test Player of the Year award and multiple Man-of-the-Series accolades in bilateral tours underscore his enduring impact. Post-retirement in 2024, he remains a mentor figure, shaping cricket’s future through coaching and commentary.
Ravichandran Ashwin Career Stats
Bowling
| Format | Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 106 | 200 | 27246 | 12891 | 537 | 7/59 | 13/140 | 24.00 | 2.83 | 50.7 | 25 | 37 | 8 |
| ODIs | 116 | 114 | 6303 | 5180 | 156 | 4/25 | 4/25 | 33.20 | 4.93 | 40.4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| T20Is | 65 | 65 | 1452 | 1672 | 72 | 4/8 | 4/8 | 23.22 | 6.90 | 20.1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| FC | 162 | 292 | 41782 | 19446 | 779 | 7/59 | 13/140 | 24.96 | 2.79 | 53.6 | 33 | 56 | 12 |
| List A | 176 | 174 | 9514 | 7364 | 236 | 4/25 | 4/25 | 31.20 | 4.64 | 40.3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| T20s | 332 | 328 | 7176 | 8502 | 315 | 4/8 | 4/8 | 26.99 | 7.10 | 22.7 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Batting & Fielding
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 106 | 151 | 15 | 3503 | 124 | 25.75 | 6423 | 54.53 | 6 | 14 | 399 | 23 | 36 | 0 |
| ODIs | 116 | 63 | 20 | 707 | 65 | 16.44 | 813 | 86.96 | 0 | 1 | 60 | 7 | 31 | 0 |
| T20Is | 65 | 19 | 12 | 184 | 31* | 26.28 | 160 | 114.99 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 4 | 11 | 0 |
| FC | 162 | 228 | 32 | 5415 | 124 | 27.62 | 9889 | 54.75 | 8 | 25 | 661 | 29 | 61 | 0 |
| List A | 176 | 103 | 27 | 1346 | 79 | 17.71 | 1740 | 77.35 | 0 | 4 | 104 | 13 | 50 | 0 |
| T20s | 332 | 138 | 54 | 1220 | 50 | 14.52 | 1023 | 119.25 | 0 | 1 | 102 | 38 | 79 | 0 |
Ravichandran Ashwin T20 Stats
Bowling
| Tournament | Teams | Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPL | 5 teams | 220 | 216 | 4686 | 5611 | 185 | 4/34 | 4/34 | 30.32 | 7.18 | 25.3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| CLT20 | CSK | 24 | 24 | 536 | 665 | 30 | 4/18 | 4/18 | 22.16 | 7.44 | 17.8 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Batting & Fielding
| Tournament | Teams | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPL | 5 teams | 220 | 97 | 34 | 820 | 50 | 13.01 | 697 | 117.64 | 0 | 1 | 63 | 28 | 52 | 0 |
| CLT20 | CSK | 24 | 9 | 5 | 98 | 46 | 24.50 | 61 | 160.65 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 0 |
Debut/Last Matches of Ravichandran Ashwin
Test Matches
Debut
India vs West Indies at Delhi – November 06 – 09, 2011
Last
Australia vs India at Adelaide – December 06 – 08, 2024
ODI Matches
Debut
India vs Sri Lanka at Harare – June 05, 2010
Last
India vs Australia at Chennai – October 08, 2023
T20I Matches
Debut
Zimbabwe vs India at Harare – June 12, 2010
Last
India vs England at Adelaide – November 10, 2022
FC Matches
Debut
Haryana vs Tamil Nadu at Chennai – December 09 – 12, 2006
Last
Australia vs India at Adelaide – December 06 – 08, 2024
List A Matches
Debut
Tamil Nadu vs Andhra at Secunderabad – February 10, 2007
Last
India vs Australia at Chennai – October 08, 2023
T20 Matches
Debut
Andhra vs Tamil Nadu at Visakhapatnam – April 03, 2007
Last
KKR vs CSK at Eden Gardens – May 07, 2025
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