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Renowned Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has made a significant revelation about his future, confirming that he has already registered for an overseas league. This announcement comes just days after he officially retired from the Indian Premier League (IPL) on August 24, bringing an end to his illustrious career in the tournament.
The veteran spinner, who last played for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), expressed his desire to explore new opportunities around the world, driven by a wish to play with unbridled joy and without pressure.
CSK legend Ravichandran Ashwin makes a big statement on life after IPL retirement
Ashwin, a two-time IPL champion and one of the league’s most successful bowlers, is now looking to forge a new path for himself on the global stage. Speaking on his YouTube channel, he detailed his plans, stating that his participation in various leagues will be selective based on his preferences and the team’s requirements.
Ashwin said, “Of course I won’t be playing anywhere and everywhere for 10 months. Whatever each team’s requirements are and the ones I satisfy, I’ll play in those leagues. I’ve already registered for one of the leagues and so let us see how that pans out.”
Ashwin further elaborated on the driving force behind his decision, which is to rediscover the pure joy of the game. “Playing around the world outside India is fun as nobody knows who you are. You can enjoy it thoroughly. Bowling without any pressure will almost make the ball land perfectly on the spot and even if it doesn’t, it’s fine as I will finally enjoy playing with joy. I want to play on the global stage the way I played street cricket. This was always on my mind and I finally want to do it moving forward,”
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Ashwin’s personal philosophy: Living life on his own terms
Beyond his professional ambitions, Ashwin also opened up about his personal philosophy, revealing a desire to live his life on his own terms. He stated that his happiness and well-being are his primary motivations as he moves forward in his career and life. The veteran spinner, who finished his IPL career as the fifth-highest wicket-taker with 187 scalps, is also an incredibly accomplished international cricketer.
Reflecting on his life and career, Ashwin said, “My thing is I want to live my life on my terms for my happiness. As long as I don’t hurt anyone and maybe help a few, it gives as much happiness as the achievements on the cricketing field. Playing cricket and touching lives, while balancing the family’s needs, is the ultimate challenge of life at this stage. Hence, within these parameters, I am trying to see what time I get to expand my joy.”
Ashwin was also a key member of India’s ODI World Cup 2011 and Champions Trophy 2013-winning teams, finishing with an incredible 765 international wickets. His illustrious career also includes two IPL titles and two Champions League titles with the CSK.
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