R. Ashwin Quick Facts
| Full Name | Ravichandran Ashwin |
| Profession | Former cricketer |
| Date of Birth | 17 September 1986 |
| Age (as of 2026) | 40 |
| Birthplace | Madras (now Chennai), Tamil Nadu, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | BTech in Information Technology, SSN College of Engineering, Chennai |
| Playing Style | Right-arm off-spin bowler and batter |
| International Debuts | ODI 2010 (vs Sri Lanka), T20I 2010 (vs Zimbabwe), Test 2011 (vs West Indies) |
| Spouse | Prithi Narayanan (married November 2011) |
| Known For | 536 Test wickets, 2011 Cricket World Cup, Chennai Super Kings |
R. Ashwin Career in Numbers
| Format | Key Figures (as listed in the source) |
|---|---|
| Test | 105 matches, 3,474 runs, 6 centuries, 14 fifties, 536 wickets (average 23.95), 37 five-wicket hauls, 8 ten-wicket hauls |
| T20I | First Indian to take 50 T20I wickets |
The figures above are as listed in the source reviewed. His best Test figures of 7 for 59 came against New Zealand.
Early Life and Family
Ashwin was born on 17 September 1986 in Madras, now Chennai. He attended Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan and St. Bede’s School before completing a BTech in information technology at SSN College of Engineering. He married Prithi Narayanan in November 2011, and the couple have two daughters.
Breakthrough
He became a regular in the Indian Test side from 2011 and in the years that followed took the most wickets in several seasons. He was part of the India squad that won the 2011 Cricket World Cup and the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy.
R. Ashwin Career Journey
Chennai and Early IPL (2009 to 2015)
He debuted in the Indian Premier League with Chennai Super Kings in 2009 and played for them until 2015. He won the IPL in 2010 and 2011 and the Champions League T20 in 2010 and 2014.
Test Peak and Franchise Moves (2016 to 2023)
He was named ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year in 2016 and shared the record for most Man of the Series awards in Test cricket. He played for Rising Pune Supergiants, Punjab Kings, Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals in the IPL.
Retirement and Recent Years (2024 to 2026)
He announced his retirement from international cricket on 18 December 2024, after playing a Test in Australia that month. He announced his retirement from the IPL on 27 August 2025, and in 2025 he was awarded the Padma Shri, according to the source reviewed.
R. Ashwin Awards and Honours
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2012 | Polly Umrigar Award (2012-13 season) |
| 2015 | Arjuna Award |
| 2016 | ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year and ICC Cricketer of the Year |
| 2016 and 2017 | CEAT International Cricketer of the Year |
| 2025 | Padma Shri |
R. Ashwin Net Worth and Brand Value
The figures below are not official. No net worth figure was found in a reliable source.
| Estimated Net Worth | Not publicly estimated |
| Brand Value | Not publicly estimated |
| Key Brand Endorsements | Not verified for this profile |
| Main Income Sources | IPL contracts, BCCI contracts and match fees, and endorsements |
Frequently Asked Questions About R. Ashwin
How old is R. Ashwin?
Ashwin was born on 17 September 1986, so he is 40 as of October 2026.
How many Test wickets did R. Ashwin take?
He took 536 Test wickets in 105 matches, according to the source reviewed.
What is R. Ashwin’s net worth?
No reliable published estimate was found, so no figure is given here.
