Ravichandran Ashwin, the former India off-spinner, shared his struggles during his second stint with Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League, describing it as a “mentally disturbing” phase. Despite feeling he could have played longer, Ashwin chose to retire from the IPL after a disappointing season where he picked up just seven wickets in nine matches. He retired to ease the franchise’s decision-making and save them a significant amount of money.
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Ashwin expressed his disappointment with the 2025 season and the lack of fight from the team in their recent matches. He also commented on the young uncapped players CSK invested in at the auction, emphasizing the importance of providing them with proper support and a conducive environment for development.
Ashwin highlighted the need for patience and backing for these players to flourish. Reflecting on CSK’s struggles in the ongoing IPL season, Ashwin acknowledged the strong performance of their opponents and expressed his hopes for improvement from his former team.
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