Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 17/09/1986 |
| Age | 39 years (died on 26, Mar, 2026) |
| Birthplace | Chennai |
| Date of Death | 26/03/2026 |
Latest News about Ravichandran Ashwin
06/04/2025
Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin revealed that his final stint with the Chennai Super Kings in the 2025 IPL was 'mentally disturbing' and 'painful,' which pushed him to retire from the competition. He stated the experience left him with 'no emotional bandwidth' to continue playing in the tournament, despite his intention to continue playing franchise cricket.
01/01/2025
Ravichandran Ashwin was awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian honor, in January 2025 for his exceptional contributions to sports. The award recognized his legendary career as one of India's greatest spin bowlers and all-rounders, highlighting his record-breaking achievements in Test cricket.
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Bio/Wiki
| Other Name | R Ashwin |
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| Nickname | Ash |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 188 cm |
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| Weight | 75 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan, Chennai St. Bede's Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School, Chennai |
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| College | Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering (SSN), Chennai |
| Educational Qualifications | B.Tech in Information Technology (IT) |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Brahmin |
| Address | West Mambalam, Chennai |
| Hobbies | Reading, Watching movies, tennis, basket ball & football |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Narayanan Prithi |
| Wife/Spouse | Narayanan Prithi |
| Marriage Date | 13/11/2011 |
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Family
| Father | Ravichandran (Worked in Southern Railways, Former club level cricketer) |
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| Mother | Chitra |
Career
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| Career Turning Point | His remarkable performance in the 2010 Indian Premier League (IPL 3) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Career End | Retired from international cricket on 18 December 2024 after the third Test of the 2024–25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Brisbane, ending a 14-year career |
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Social Media
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Ashwin comes from a Tamil-Brahmin family that is passionate about sports. | |
| 2. He once disliked studying Math while in school. | |
| 3. During high school, his wife, Prithi, was his study partner. | |
| 4. In his younger years, he was known for being mischievous. | |
| 5. Originally starting as an opening batsman, he later transitioned to spin bowling. | |
| 6. His dream of being a proficient spinner grew after a stellar 7-wicket performance at the National Cricket Academy. | |
| 7. Ashwin managed to secure at least one wicket in his debut match in all formats of cricket. | |
| 8. He was honored with the Arjuna Award in 2014 for his achievements. | |
| 9. Many see him as a mix of legendary Indian spin bowlers like Bishan Singh Bedi, Bhagwat Chandrasekhar, and Erapalli Prasanna. | |
| 10. His ultimate cricket captain role model is Sourav Ganguly. | |
| 11. Ashwin made a guest appearance on the TV show 'Neengalum Vellalam Oru Kodi'. | |
| 12. He is known for his fondness for dogs and enjoys watching movies at Sathyam Cinema in Chennai. | |
| 13. His favorite superhero is Batman. | |
| 14. Ashwin was involved in a controversial 'Mankading' incident during a match. | |
| 15. After a disagreement with his father, he once isolated himself and cried in a room. | |
| 16. In 2017, he opted to retire from cricket to pursue an MBA for a marketing career. | |
| 17. Ashwin has openly discussed his struggles with mental health. | |
| 18. He has been chosen as part of the Indian squad for the 2023 ICC Men's World Cup. | |
| 19. For his 100th Test match, Rahul Dravid presented him with a special memento. | |
| 20. He believes he shouldn't have become a bowler. | |
| 21. Ashwin shared his decision to leave cricket and focus on an MBA. | |
| 22. Described as emotional, Ashwin is also known for handling high-pressure situations well. |