Ravichandran Ashwin Seeks Clarity From CSK Ahead Of IPL 2026 Season
There are still many months left for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season to begin, but even before that the players' trading window has heated up the atmosphere. Many big names can change their franchises' fate, and now the name of veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has also been added to this list. Currently, Ashwin is part of Chennai Super Kings (CSK), but according to reports, he wants clarity from the franchise about his role in the next season. Ashwin made his debut for Chennai Super Kings in the first season of IPL in 2008 and remained an important part of this team continuously till 2015. After this, he remained away from CSK for 9 seasons.
In the mega auction of the year 2025, Chennai included him back in their team by making a big bid of Rs 9.75 crore. Fans hoped that this comeback would prove to be a golden opportunity for both CSK and Ashwin, but the last season was disappointing. In IPL 2025, Ashwin played only 9 matches, in which he took 7 wickets and scored just 33 runs with the bat. Due to his poor performance, CSK fans raised the demand to release him on social media. According to a report, Ashwin has clearly told the CSK management that he wants to know how the team plans to use him in the next season. He has also made it clear that if his role in the team's plan is limited or he does not fit, then he will have no problem in parting with the franchise.
Amidst the hustle and bustle in the trading window, it may be decided in the coming few weeks whether Ashwin will remain a part of Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026 or will be seen in the jersey of some other team. At present, talks are going on between the CSK management and Ashwin, and fans are waiting for an official announcement on this issue. This decision will not be easy for Chennai. On one hand there is Ashwin's experience and the advantage of his home ground; on the other hand there is the disappointing performance of last season. Fans will get the answer only after his role in IPL 2026 is revealed.