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Ravichandran Ashwin is a former India off-spinner and one of the most successful bowlers in Test history, taking 537 wickets, the second-most by an Indian. A thinking cricketer known for variations such as the carrom ball, he was also a useful batter with six Test centuries.
Biography
Engineer and opener
Ashwin grew up in Chennai, where he began as a batter, and earned a degree in information technology. He turned to off-spin bowling as a teenager and broke through with Chennai Super Kings in the IPL.
Test match-winner
He made his Test debut against the West Indies in November 2011 and was Player of the Match. Bowling with control, drift and variations, including the carrom ball, he became India’s main spinner, especially lethal at home, and reached 250 and 300 Test wickets faster than any bowler before him.
All-round value
Ashwin scored six Test centuries and was part of the teams that won the 2011 World Cup and the 2013 Champions Trophy. The ICC named him Cricketer of the Year in 2016.
Retirement
He announced his retirement from international cricket during the tour of Australia in December 2024, with 537 Test wickets, second only to Anil Kumble among Indians. He is known for his analytical approach to the game and runs a popular YouTube channel on cricket.
Timeline
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1986
Born in Madras (now Chennai), Tamil Nadu
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2010
International debut
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2011
Test debut; World Cup winner
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2013
Champions Trophy winner
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2016
ICC Cricketer of the Year
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2024
Retires from international cricket
Awards and honours
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Arjuna Award
2014
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ICC Cricketer of the Year (Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy)
2016
Did you know?
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He was Player of the Match on his Test debut.
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He has a degree in information technology.
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He reached 300 Test wickets faster than anyone before him.
Connections
Related people
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Anil Kumble
Sports · India’s leading Test wicket-taker and former captain
Only Indian with more Test wickets
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MS Dhoni
Sports · Former India captain and wicketkeeper-batsman; winner of three ICC trophies
Captain at India and Chennai Super Kings
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Virat Kohli
Sports · Cricketer and former India captain; record holder for most ODI centuries
Team-mate
Frequently asked
Who is Ravichandran Ashwin?
Ravichandran Ashwin is a former India off-spinner and one of the most successful bowlers in Test history, taking 537 wickets, the second-most by an Indian. A thinking cricketer known for variations such as the carrom ball, he was also a useful batter with six Test centuries.
How old is Ravichandran Ashwin?
Ravichandran Ashwin is 40 years old, born on 17 September 1986 in Madras (now Chennai), Tamil Nadu.
Where is Ravichandran Ashwin from?
Ravichandran Ashwin was born in Madras (now Chennai), Tamil Nadu.
What is Ravichandran Ashwin known for?
Ravichandran Ashwin is best known for 537 Test wickets; ICC Cricketer of the Year 2016; the carrom ball.
What awards has Ravichandran Ashwin received?
Notable honours include Arjuna Award (2014), ICC Cricketer of the Year (Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy) (2016).
References
- Ravichandran Ashwin — Wikipedia. Wikipedia. Retrieved 2 November 2026.
- Ravichandran Ashwin — ESPNcricinfo player profile. ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 2 November 2026.
- Ravichandran Ashwin — Hindi Wikipedia. Wikipedia (Hindi). Retrieved 2 November 2026.
- Official website. ashwinravi.com. Retrieved 2 November 2026.
- Ravichandran Ashwin (Q3007571) — structured data. Wikidata. Retrieved 2 November 2026.
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