Ravichandran Ashwin. | (Credits: X)
Chennai Super Kings shared an emotional video of Ravichandran Ashwin, given he will wear the yellow jersey in the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The clip shared on X ahead of the 18th season shows how the legendary off-spinner grew up playing at the Chepauk and will return to where it all began.
Ashwin, who has played for Punjab Kings, Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals as well, started his IPL career with the Super Kings in IPL in 2009, playing integral role in their title wins in 2010 and 2011. His partnership with MS Dhoni captured fans’ attention and it also catapulted him into the Indian team as Ashwin went on to win more laurels. With the Yellow Army acquiring him for ₹9.75 crore, he will reunite with Dhoni this year.
Below is the video shared by the Chennai Super Kings on X:
Ravichandran Ashwin retired from international cricket after the third Test against Australia
Meanwhile, the 38-year-old had retired from international cricket after the third Test during the recent Australia tour. On arriving in Chennai, he said the decision to retire was instinctive and said, as quoted by ESPN Cricinfo:
“I never thought so many people will come here. I just wanted a quiet entry, and was looking forward to relax at home. But you have made my day. I have played Test cricket for so many years, but the last time (I saw something) like this was after the 2011 World Cup. It’s emotional for a lot of people, and may be it will sink in (in some time) but for me, personally, it is a great sense of relief and satisfaction. It was very instinctive and it has been running in my head for a while. I just felt (it) on day four and I just called it a day.”
