R Ashwin's Net Worth: How Rich Is Chennai-Born Off Spinner Is? Know About His Income, Properties, Cars

Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket as the Brisbane Test ended in a draw on Wednesday.

"I don't want to make it about myself. This is my last day as an international cricketer. I've had a lot of fun. I have made a lot of memories alongside Rohit [Sharma] and several of my team-mates, even though we've lost some of them [to retirements] over the last few years. We're the last bunch of OGs, we can say that. I will be marking this as my date of having played at this level," Ashwin said in the post-match press conference.

"Obviously there are a lot of people to thank, but I will be failing in my duties if I didn't thank the BCCI and fellow team-mates. I want to name a few of them, some of the coaches [also] who have been part of the journey. Most importantly, Rohit, Virat [Kohli], Ajinkya [Rahane], [Cheteshwar] Pujara, who have taken some of the catches around the bat and given me the number of wickets I've managed to get over the years," he added.

A Stellar Career in Numbers

Ashwin's career has been nothing short of extraordinary.

• Tests: 106 matches, 537 wickets, 37 five-wicket hauls, and 3,503 runs.
• Wickets Milestones: Seventh-highest wicket-taker in Tests and second-highest for India, trailing only Anil Kumble (619).
• Achievements: Second-most five-wicket hauls in Test cricket, behind Muttiah Muralitharan (67).

Ashwin's Net Worth

With an estimated net worth of Rs 132 crore ($16 million) as of 2024, as per Sportskeeda website.

• BCCI Contract: Rs 5 crore annually under Grade A, excluding match fees.
• IPL Earnings: Rs 5 crore per season with Rajasthan Royals. Ashwin has amassed Rs 82 crore from the IPL since his debut in 2008 with Chennai Super Kings. His highest IPL salary peaked at Rs 7.6 crore during his stint with Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals.

Brand Endorsements and Ventures

Ashwin endorses top brands like Myntra, Bombay Shaving Company, Moov, and Dream11. Beyond cricket, he mentors young players at Gen-Next Cricket Academy and runs a media company, Carrom Balls, diversifying his income streams.

Luxurious Lifestyle

• House: A Rs 9 crore luxury residence in Chennai.
• Cars: High-end vehicles, including an Audi Q7 worth Rs 93 lakh and a Rolls Royce valued at Rs 6 crore.

The Legacy Lives On

Ashwin's departure marks the end of an era for Indian cricket. His brilliance with the ball and ability to adapt to various challenges have etched his name among the greatest off-spinners in cricket history.

As Ashwin steps into the next chapter of his life, fans will continue to celebrate the legacy of a true maestro who gave Indian cricket countless moments of pride and joy.