Ravichandran Ashwin’s wife, Prithi Narayanan, shared an emotional tribute following the veteran spinner’s IPL retirement, highlighting love, support, and optimism for his future beyond the league.
Highlights
- Ashwin retires: Announced IPL retirement on August 27, 2025.
- Prithi’s tribute: “I love you! Can’t wait to see you do new things and scale new heights.”
- 2025 season struggle: 7 wickets in nine matches; CSK finished last.
- Mega auction return: CSK bought him for ₹9.75 crore after nine years.
- International exit: He brought his international career to a close in December 2024, finishing with 765 wickets.
Veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin’s wife, Prithi Narayanan, penned a heartfelt message after the Tamil Nadu cricketer announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
At 38, Ashwin made his long-awaited return to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the 2025 mega auction, where the franchise signed him for ₹9.75 crore after nine years. However, the season turned out to be difficult, as he picked up only seven wickets in nine matches, while CSK struggled collectively, finishing at the bottom of the table.
As Ashwin bid farewell to the IPL, his wife Prithi dedicated an Instagram story to him, writing: “I love you! Can’t wait to see you do new things and scale new heights.” Her heartfelt words reflected both pride in his achievements and optimism for his future endeavors.
It is worth noting that Ashwin had earlier announced his retirement from international cricket in December 2024, capping a stellar career with 765 wickets across 287 matches in all formats. While his IPL journey has ended, the veteran spinner has hinted at exploring opportunities in global franchise leagues, marking the start of a new chapter.
