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Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra is of the opinion that Ashwin's IPL retirement decision could pave a new way for other Indian cricketers too. He has said that it is a massive decision from Ashwin's end to let go of a Rs. 9.75 crore contract.

Ravichandran Ashwin, the veteran Indian off-spinner, has announced his retirement from the IPL after a stellar 17-year career. Ashwin expressed gratitude to the franchises and the BCCI. He hinted at exploring opportunities in other global leagues like The Hundred and SA T20. The veteran spinner ended his IPL career with the Chennai Super Kings.

Ravichandran Ashwin bid farewell to the Indian Premier League after an illustrious career spanning 221 matches and 187 wickets. He won back-to-back IPL titles with Chennai Super Kings in 2010 and 2011 and captained Punjab Kings in 2018, leading them to six victories.

R Ashwin announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League, ending an illustrious stint with Chennai Super Kings. The five-time champions paid a rich tribute to the off-spinner.

Hanuma Vihari, celebrated for his resilience against Australia in 2021, is set to represent Tripura in all formats for the 2025-26 season, leaving Andhra Pradesh due to perceived favouritism. Vihari aims for consistent performance and fresh opportunities after a Test career of 839 runs and a strong domestic record of over 9,500 first-class runs.

Former India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin has compared Cheteshwar Pujara to a 'Whitewalker', mentioning that his contributions to Indian cricket were as similar as Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

Rahul Dravid and Ravichandran Ashwin humorously revisited the 2023 Border-Gavaskar Trophy controversy, where Ashwin faced accusations of aiding Australia with spin techniques through a Tamil YouTube video. Dravid jokingly mentioned the criticism he received, suggesting Ashwin's coaching was perceived as superior. Ashwin defended himself, while recalling Mitchell Starc's playful reference to the video during the Indore Test.

Shubman Gill's Asia Cup vice-captaincy has ignited debate over Sanju Samson's T20 role, fueled by selection order speculation. R Ashwin criticized the management's decision, fearing Samson's exclusion. Agarkar deferred to the team management for the final XI, acknowledging both Gill and Samson's recent form, leaving Samson's place uncertain despite his performances.