It can be a homecoming for Ravichandran Ashwin in IPL. And Chennai Super Kings are tipped to make a bid to bring back their beloved star in the IPL 2025 Mega Auction. Recently on IPL 2025 Retention day, Ravi Ashwin was released by Rajasthan Royals, meaning the player will go under the hammer.
Meanwhile, Chennai Super Kings too retained their core setup of players have has a budget of 55 crores heading into the mega auction. While Rishabh Pant is liked to CSK, but it is highly unlikely that the Yellow Army would be willing to spend 25 crores on a single player.
Ravi Ashwin in CSK again?
There will be a moderate demand for Ravi Ashwin in IPL 2025. And since the star all-rounder will be heading into the auction, teams will be keen to get the experienced player who not only is a great spinner but also is handy in playing some big shots.
Previously, Ravi Ashwin had been a part of the Chennai Super Kings unit till 2015 before switching his trades. He last joined Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2022 Mega Auction. And now after a 3-year haul with the Royals, Ashwin is tipped to become a King again.
In other news, CSK has decided their RTM pick would be Kiwi opener Devon Conway. And for Ashwin, it would be fairytale ending for the all-rounder who can get to finish his IPL career playing for the side for which he began his journey, way back in 2008.