Bowler
Right-hand Bat
Right-arm-offspin
Sep 17, 1986
R Ashwin shot to limelight after an impressive season for the Chennai Super Kings in the India Premier League in 2010. His ability to thrive on crunch situations and bowl with variety caught the eye of the selectors who saw in him a potential to be India’s lead spinner in the future. Though Ashwin started off his career as a top-order batsman for Tamil Nadu, he bagged wickets at will in the domestic circuit. He donned the Indian jersey in 2010 and dumbfounded the best in the business with his skill and variations with the ball. Often known to add something new to his armory and experiment with his bowling, Ashwin later came up with the carrom ball; avariation that was initiated by Ajantha Mendis of Sri Lanka; a variation he tried to master while bowling at the nets. Through the years Ashwin has been India's key spinner in Tests and ODIs at home with a remarkable amount of success. He impressed one and all with impressive showings against West Indies and Australia at home wherein he showcased his batting prowess as well. At a time when there is a dearth of all-rounders in India, many feel R Ashwin is the answer who has two Test hundreds to his name. He has the technique, the timing and the shots in his book, but Ashwin has time and again reiterated the fact of trying to be India's most successful bowler first and then a batsman. With a sharp mind, a cool head on his shoulders and a good work ethic, Ashwin is an integral part of the Indian line-up.
| Test |
94 Matches |
132 Inn |
15 NO |
3185 Runs |
124 HS |
27.22 Avg |
54.61 SR |
5 100’s |
14 50’s |
365 4s |
20 6s |
0 CT |
0 ST |
| ODI |
116 Matches |
63 Inn |
20 NO |
707 Runs |
65 HS |
16.44 Avg |
86.96 SR |
0 100’s |
1 50’s |
60 4s |
7 6s |
31 CT |
0 ST |
| T20I |
65 Matches |
19 Inn |
12 NO |
184 Runs |
31* HS |
26.29 Avg |
115.00 SR |
0 100’s |
0 50’s |
17 4s |
4 6s |
11 CT |
0 ST |
| Test |
94 Matches |
178 Inn |
25113 Balls |
11569 Runs |
489 WKTs |
13/140 BBM |
23.66 Avg |
2.76 Econ |
51.36 SR |
24 4W |
34 5W |
| ODI |
116 Matches |
114 Inn |
6303 Balls |
5180 Runs |
156 WKTs |
4/25 BBM |
33.21 Avg |
4.93 Econ |
40.40 SR |
1 4W |
0 5W |
| T20I |
65 Matches |
65 Inn |
1452 Balls |
1672 Runs |
72 WKTs |
4/8 BBM |
23.22 Avg |
6.91 Econ |
20.17 SR |
2 4W |
0 5W |
Homecoming ft. R Ashwin
Hunting in pairs: Ashwin, Jadeja spin a web around Australia batters
R Ashwin vs Warner: A battle fraught with innovation and mastery
CASTLED: Ashwin cleans up Labuschagne with a beauty
R Ashwin's first over on ODI comeback
Grateful for cricketing journey and what game has given to me: R Ashwin
IND vs AUS 2023, 4th Test: Ravichandran Ashwin Wicket
I've felt completely happy with how the ball has come out of my hand: R Ashwin
Spin, smarts, hard-work: R Ashwin's superb six-wicket haul
Guile and reflexes: Ashwin-Iyer combine to send back Starc
Ashwin breaks the deadlock: Removes Green and Carey in same over
Super Start: Ashwin sends back Khawaja in first over of Day 3
IND vs AUS 2023, 3RD Test, Day 02: Cheteshwar Pujara Interview
Pujara's maximum gets the Captain's nod
Pujara leads India's fight with gritty 59 off 142 balls
IND vs AUS 2023, 3RD Test: Ravichandran Ashwin Wicket
Power and Timing: Pujara ups the ante with two fours in an over
Flight, spin & reflexes: Ashwin and Iyer combine to remove Handscomb
IND vs AUS 2023, 3RD Test: Ravichandran Ashwin Wicket
Trial by Spin edition ft. Jadeja & Ashwin
Homecoming ft. R Ashwin
Hunting in pairs: Ashwin, Jadeja spin a web around Australia batters
R Ashwin vs Warner: A battle fraught with innovation and mastery
CASTLED: Ashwin cleans up Labuschagne with a beauty
R Ashwin's first over on ODI comeback
Grateful for cricketing journey and what game has given to me: R Ashwin
IND vs AUS 2023, 4th Test: Ravichandran Ashwin Wicket
I've felt completely happy with how the ball has come out of my hand: R Ashwin
Spin, smarts, hard-work: R Ashwin's superb six-wicket haul
Guile and reflexes: Ashwin-Iyer combine to send back Starc
Ashwin breaks the deadlock: Removes Green and Carey in same over
Super Start: Ashwin sends back Khawaja in first over of Day 3
IND vs AUS 2023, 3RD Test, Day 02: Cheteshwar Pujara Interview
Pujara's maximum gets the Captain's nod
Pujara leads India's fight with gritty 59 off 142 balls
IND vs AUS 2023, 3RD Test: Ravichandran Ashwin Wicket
Power and Timing: Pujara ups the ante with two fours in an over
Flight, spin & reflexes: Ashwin and Iyer combine to remove Handscomb
IND vs AUS 2023, 3RD Test: Ravichandran Ashwin Wicket
Trial by Spin edition ft. Jadeja & Ashwin
