A biography of Ravichandran Ashwin: The most trusted all-rounder, Wiki Biography, Age, Height, Weight, Family, Net Worth 2025

In this article A Biography of Ravichandran Ashwin, the Most trusted all-rounder, we are going to provide some facts and stats. Ravichandran Ashwin is considered a bowling all-rounder in test cricket. He is one of the greatest all-rounders in Indian cricket history. He plays for India. R. Ashwin the versatile spinner played in all three formats for India, got Team India out of difficult situations, and won on many occasions.

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Ravichandran Ashwin’s early life

Ravichandran Ashwin was born on September 17, 1986, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. His native place is West Mambalam in Chennai. His father, Ravichandran, was also a cricketer himself and played cricket at the club level as a fast bowler. His early education was done at Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan. He has also studied at St. Bede’s Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School. He got his BTech in Information Technology from SSN College of Engineering. He got his training early training at St. Bede’s Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School’s cricket academy by C. K. Vijay and Chandra. He was a medium pacer, but then he moulded his style to spin.

His first-class debut was on 9th December 2006, Haryana vs Tamil Nadu at Chennai.

Ravichandran Ashwin Latest News

Retirement from International Cricket (December 2024):

Ashwin retired from international cricket during the India vs New Zealand Test series in 2024.
He ended his career with 537 Test wickets in 106 matches.
He also took 156 wickets in 116 ODIs and 72 wickets in 65 T20Is.
He said he wanted to focus on domestic cricket and personal projects.

Padma Shri Award (April 28, 2025):

Ashwin received the Padma Shri from President Droupadi Murmu.
The award honoured his great contribution to Indian cricket.
He is known as one of India’s best spin bowlers.

Chennai Street Named After Him (March 21, 2025):

A street in West Mambalam, Chennai, was renamed ‘Ravichandran Ashwin Street’.
The proposal came from Ashwin’s own event company.
It marked a proud moment in his personal and cricketing journey.

IPL 2025 with Chennai Super Kings:

Ashwin played for CSK in IPL 2025 but had an average performance.
He took 5 wickets in 7 matches.
His bowling was called “defensive” by Kris Srikkanth.
He was advised to bowl outside the Powerplay for better impact.
Despite CSK’s poor form, Ashwin’s experience was still valued.

TNPL 2025 Captaincy and Fine (June 10, 2025):

Ashwin captained the Dindigul Dragons in TNPL 2025.
He was fined 30% of his match fee for showing dissent and misusing equipment.
He scored 18 runs off 11 balls, but his team lost by 9 wickets.

Launch of YouTube Channel ‘Ash Ki Baat’ (2025):

Ashwin ran a YouTube channel called “Ash Ki Baat”.
He talked about cricket, leadership, and life.
In April 2025, he said he would not cover CSK matches during IPL 2025.
This decision surprised fans.

Support for Test Cricket (May–June 2025):

After retiring, Ashwin spoke about the future of Test cricket.
He discussed this on his YouTube channel.
He supported Ravindra Jadeja and Shubman Gill as future Test captains.
He stressed the need for strong character in leaders.

India’s Leading Test Spinner (Legacy):

Ashwin’s record in Test cricket was highly praised.
He had 37 five-wicket hauls and 8 ten-wicket hauls.
He passed Anil Kumble’s record as India’s top spinner before retiring.

Mentor in Domestic Cricket (2025):

Ashwin mentored young players in TNPL 2025.
He helped guide the Dindigul Dragons.
His experience added value to the team, even with mixed results.

Continued CSK Legacy (IPL 2025):

Ashwin’s long journey with CSK (2008–2015, 2018–2025) was honoured.
His return to CSK after other teams showed his loyalty.
He remained a respected senior figure in the franchise.

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Ravichandran Ashwin’s Debut on Test, One Day International, and T20

Test Debut – West Indies vs India at Delhi on 6^th November 2011
ODI Debut – India vs Sri Lanka at Harare on 5^th June 2010
T20 International – Zimbabwe vs India at Harare on 12^th June 2010
IPL Debut – CSK vs MI at Newlands, Cape Town on 18^th April 2009

Ravichandran Ashwin’s bowling figure

Format	Matches	Innings	Runs	Wickets	Best	Average	Economy	Strike Rate	4w	5w	10w
Tests	96	181	11804	496	13/140	23.79	2.77	51.4	24	34	8
ODIs	116	114	5180	156	4/25	33.20	4.93	40.4	1	0	0
T20Is	65	65	1672	72	4/8	23.22	6.90	20.1	2	0	0
FC	152	273	18359	738	13/140	24.87	2.74	54.2	32	53	12
List A	176	174	7364	236	4/25	31.20	4.64	40.3	1	0	0
T20s	309	306	7793	301	4/8	25.89	6.99	22.2	4	0	0

Ravichandran Ashwin Battings’ figure

Format	Matches	Innings	No	Runs	Highest	Average	Strike Rate	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct	St
Tests	96	136	15	3222	124	26.62	54.25	5	14	369	20	32	0
ODIs	116	63	20	707	65	16.44	86.96	0	1	60	7	31	0
T20Is	65	19	12	184	31*	26.28	114.99	0	0	17	4	11	0
FC	152	213	32	5134	124	28.36	54.58	7	25	631	26	57	0
List A	176	103	27	1346	79	17.71	77.35	0	4	104	13	50	0
T20s	309	126	51	1114	50	14.85	120.17	0	1	95	34	70	0

Source: espncricinfo.com

Family Bio of Ravichandran Ashwin

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Father name Ravichandran
Mother name Chitra
Ravichandran Ashwin’s Wife or Spouse, Prithi Narayanan his childhood friend
Children’s names Aadhya Ashwin, Akhira Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin education

School – Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan and St. Bede’s
College – SS Nadar College of Engineering, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Highest Qualification – B. Tech. (Information Technology)

Ashwin Batting Career Summary till 2022

90 Test matches played, innings played 126, a total run he got 3043 runs, made 5 Centuries and 13 Fifties

113 One day international, 63 innings played and got 707 runs, he has made no centuries and made one half-century

65 T20 internationals played, done 19 times batting, and made 184 runs.

184 IPL matches played and 75 times batted and made 647 runs with an average of 13.48 and one fifty.

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Batting Statistics of R Ashwin in IPL till 2022

Year	Matches	Runs Scored	Highest	Average	Ball Face	Strike Rate	50
2009	2	8	8	8	15	53.33	0
2010	12	30	11*	7.5	40	75	0
2011	16	2	2	1	6	33.33	0
2012	19	18	8	6	15	120	0
2013	18	35	11*	8.75	49	71.42	0
2014	16	45	14	15	45	100	0
2015	14	52	23	17.33	32	162.5	0
2016	14	41	29	20.5	38	107.89	0
2018	14	102	45	12.75	71	143.66	0
2019	14	42	17*	8.4	28	150	0
2020	15	37	14*	12.33	34	108.82	0
2021	13	44	20*	14.66	42	104.76	0
2022	17	191	50	27.29	135	141.48	1
2023	4	31	30	15.50	28	110.71	0

Bowling Statistics of R Ashwin in IPL till 2025

RAVICHANDRAN ASHWIN Batting Statistics

IPL Years	Matches	Runs	Highest	Average	Strike Rate	100	50	4s	6s

2025	9	33	13	8.25	110.00	0	0	3	1
2024	15	86	29	14.33	116.22	0	0	5	4
2023	13	67	30	11.17	131.37	0	0	5	3
2022	17	191	50	27.29	141.48	0	1	14	9
2021	13	44	20*	14.66	104.76	0	0	2	1
2020	15	37	14*	12.33	108.82	0	0	3	1
2019	14	42	17*	8.40	150.00	0	0	3	3
2018	14	102	45	12.75	143.66	0	0	7	5
2016	14	41	29	20.50	107.89	0	0	3	1
2015	14	52	23	17.33	162.50	0	0	6	1
2014	16	45	14	15.00	100.00	0	0	4	0
2013	18	35	11*	8.75	71.42	0	0	4	0
2012	19	18	8	6.00	120.00	0	0	2	0
2011	16	2	2	1.00	33.33	0	0	0	0
2010	12	30	11*	7.50	75.00	0	0	2	0
2009	2	8	8	8.00	53.33	0	0	1	0
All IPL	221	833	50	13.02	118.16	0	1	64	29

RAVICHANDRAN ASHWIN Bowling Statistics

IPL Years	Matches	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Average	Economy	Best	4w

2025	9	31	283	7	40.43	9.13	2/41	0
2024	15	55	467	9	51.89	8.49	3/24	0
2023	13	49	368	14	26.29	7.51	2/23	0
2022	17	67	503	12	41.92	7.51	3/17	0
2021	13	44.4	331	7	47.28	7.41	2/27	0
2020	15	51	391	13	30.07	7.66	3/29	0
2019	14	55	400	15	26.66	7.27	3/23	0
2018	14	50.4	410	10	41.00	8.09	2/18	0
2016	14	44	319	10	31.90	7.25	4/34	1
2015	14	39	228	10	22.80	5.84	2/5	0
2014	16	59.5	437	16	27.31	7.30	3/30	0
2013	18	58	390	15	26.00	6.72	2/18	0
2012	19	65.5	432	14	30.85	6.56	3/24	0
2011	16	63	388	20	19.40	6.15	3/16	0
2010	12	48	293	13	22.53	6.10	3/16	0
2009	2	4	13	2	6.50	3.25	2/13	0
All IPL	221	785	5653	187	30.23	7.20	4/34	1

Ravichandran Ashwin Facts

Ravichandran Ashwin has taken the fastest 300 wickets. He has achieved these feet in only 54 test matches, whereas some of the greats like Lillee in 56, Muralitharan in 58, Richard Hadlee, Marshall, and Dale Steyn in 61
He has taken the fastest 50, 100, and 150 test wickets as an Indian bowler.
Fastest 50 wickets with 500 runs similar to Ian Botham and Jack Gregory
He was awarded the prestigious award Arjuna Award by the Government of India in 2014
Ravichandran Ashwin’s net worth is around $15 Million (₹ 110 Crore)
The salary of Ravichandran Ashwin is more or less ₹ 6 To 7 Crore Per Year.

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