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 |
105 Matches |
149 Inn |
15 NO |
3474 Runs |
124 HS |
25.93 Avg |
54.39 SR |
6 100’s |
14 50’s |
396 4s |
23 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 |
105 Matches |
199 Inn |
27138 Balls |
12838 Runs |
536 WKTs |
13/140 BBM |
23.95 Avg |
2.84 Econ |
50.63 SR |
25 4W |
37 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 |
IND vs NZ 2024, 3rd Test: Ravichandran Ashwin Wicket
Wily R Ashwin's excellent spell of 3/63
IND vs NZ 2024, 3rd Test, Day 2: Ravichandran Ashwin Interview
Carrom Ball Special: Masterful R Ashwin outfoxes Phillips & Young
Sensational catch running backwards ft. R Ashwin
Skill. Spin. Speed: R Ashwin, Rishabh Pant combine to dismiss Rachin Ravindra
IND vs NZ 2024, 3rd Test: Ravichandran Ashwin Wicket
IND vs NZ 2024, 2nd Test: Ravichandran Ashwin Wicket
Clever bowling, excellent reflex catch ft. R Ashwin & Rohit Sharma
IND vs NZ 2024, 2nd Test: Ravichandran Ashwin Wicket
R Ashwin leads India's bowling charge
Sharp catch, Partnership Breaker: Rishabh Pant, R Ashwin combine to dismiss Conway
Super Start: Ashwin dismisses Latham in his first over
IND vs NZ 2024, 2nd Test, Day 1: Ravichandran Ashwin Interview
IND vs NZ 2024, 1ST Test: Ravichandran Ashwin Wicket
R Ashwin Special: The wily spinner outfoxes the set Devon Conway
IND vs NZ 2024, 1ST Test: Ravichandran Ashwin Wicket
Rohit Sharma said we are going to go hammer and tongs & try to score 400 in 50 overs: R Ashwin
Homework well done: How Ashwin setup Mominul
Sharp catch and a well-planned dismissal ft. KL Rahul & Ashwin
IND vs NZ 2024, 3rd Test: Ravichandran Ashwin Wicket
Wily R Ashwin's excellent spell of 3/63
IND vs NZ 2024, 3rd Test, Day 2: Ravichandran Ashwin Interview
Carrom Ball Special: Masterful R Ashwin outfoxes Phillips & Young
Sensational catch running backwards ft. R Ashwin
Skill. Spin. Speed: R Ashwin, Rishabh Pant combine to dismiss Rachin Ravindra
IND vs NZ 2024, 3rd Test: Ravichandran Ashwin Wicket
IND vs NZ 2024, 2nd Test: Ravichandran Ashwin Wicket
Clever bowling, excellent reflex catch ft. R Ashwin & Rohit Sharma
IND vs NZ 2024, 2nd Test: Ravichandran Ashwin Wicket
R Ashwin leads India's bowling charge
Sharp catch, Partnership Breaker: Rishabh Pant, R Ashwin combine to dismiss Conway
Super Start: Ashwin dismisses Latham in his first over
IND vs NZ 2024, 2nd Test, Day 1: Ravichandran Ashwin Interview
IND vs NZ 2024, 1ST Test: Ravichandran Ashwin Wicket
R Ashwin Special: The wily spinner outfoxes the set Devon Conway
IND vs NZ 2024, 1ST Test: Ravichandran Ashwin Wicket
Rohit Sharma said we are going to go hammer and tongs & try to score 400 in 50 overs: R Ashwin
Homework well done: How Ashwin setup Mominul
Sharp catch and a well-planned dismissal ft. KL Rahul & Ashwin
