Have a look at the bio, age, family and net worth of R Ashwin
As the second-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket, India’s top off-spinner, Ravichandran Ashwin, has announced his retirement from international cricket on December 18, 2024.
Ravichandran Ashwin announced his decision soon after India’s historic 13-year career came to an end when they drew the third Gabba Test match against Australia in Brisbane. Ravichandran Ashwin’s 537 wickets are second only to the illustrious Anil Kumble’s 619.
Cricketer Ravichandran (R) Ashwin biography, age, height, family, parents, wife, children, education, birth place state, total test wickets and net worth
38-year-old Ravichandran Ashwin was born on 17 September 1986 in Tamil Nadu and has a height of 1.88m. Before going to St. Bede’s School for his upper secondary studies, Ravichandran Ashwin started his studies at the Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan. Later, he attended Chennai’s SSN College of Engineering to obtain a BTech in information technology.
Ravichandran Ashwin’s father, Ravichandran, was a fast bowler who played cricket at the club level. Growing up in a joint family, Ashwin’s grandfather was a big help by making sure he had the cricket gear he needed and taking care of his food while his parents were at work. Ashwin also acknowledges the steady support of his caretaker aunt during his early years.
He received unwavering support from his mother, Chitra Ravichandran. Ashwin is married to Preethi Narayanan. The couple’s two lovely children, Akhira Ashwin and Aadhya Ashwin, have brought them all the delights of motherhood.
From match-winning spells to historic milestones, Ravichandran Ashwin bhai’s journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. Thank you for everything, Ashwin bhai. Here’s to an incredible legacy that will live on forever. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/idZTXCcgCN
— Mohammed Siraj (@mdsirajofficial) December 18, 2024
Ravichandran Ashwin career
At nine years old, Ravichandran Ashwin started playing cricket. Coach Chandrasekar Rao coached him in the early years of his career as he represented the YMCA. When he entered St. Bede’s, which had a specific cricket academy where he was tutored by C.K. Vijaya Kumar, his cricketing career took off.
Ashwin began as a medium-pace bowler but changed to an off-spin bowler after his coach suggested it. He improved his abilities under the tutor over time.
Ashwin has taken 72 wickets in 65 Twenty20 matches while playing for India. He was a vital member of India’s team throughout important events because of his skill and consistency. Ashwin grabbed six wickets and made a century in the opening test of the series against Bangladesh in Chennai during the Indian home season in 2023–24.
He was the first cricketer to accomplish the double of taking more than five wickets and scoring a century in a test match twice at the same location. This was his fourth time doing so. He became the oldest Indian cricketer to take five wickets, taking his 37th five-wicket haul in the second innings, which is the second-highest total in test cricket.
Ravichandran Ashwin’s net worth
An estimated ₹10 crore, or roughly ₹50 lakh per month, is Ravichandran Ashwin’s yearly revenue. His main sources of income are brand endorsements and cricket revenue. Ashwin regularly plays in the IPL, and a significant portion of his revenue comes from this league. Ravichandran Ashwin was purchased by Chennai Super Kings at an incredible cost of Rs 9.75 crore in the just finished IPL Mega Auction.
These numbers demonstrate his considerable impact in the most lucrative Indian cricket league.
He has estimated net worth of Rs 132 crore ($16 million) as of 2024.
BCCI Contract: Rs 5 crore annually under Grade A, excluding match fees and Ashwin has amassed Rs 82 crore from the IPL since his debut in 2008 with Chennai Super Kings.