Krishnamachari Srikkanth speaks on Ashwin's CSK exit rumour
While Ravichandran Ashwin has reportedly requested CSK to get released ahead of the next IPL auction, former Indian cricketer and coach Krishnamachari Srikkanth opened up about it.

The 38-year-old former Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin's comeback to the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) team wasn't a nice story in the IPL 2025. While Ashwin has reportedly requested CSK to get released ahead of the next IPL auction, former Indian cricketer and coach Krishnamachari Srikkanth opened up about it.
Ravichandran Ashwin was the first CSK bowler to record 100 T20 wickets for the team. After serving for the IPL franchise between 2009 and 2015, when CSK won two IPL trophies and two Champions League T20 trophies, Ashwin returned to the franchise after nine years for the IPL 2025. In the IPL 2025 auction, CSK won his bid for INR 9.75 crore.
While CSK struggled the entire IPL 2025, finishing in last position for the first time in the IPL season's history, Ravichandran Ashwin's performances were also unimpressive. The off-spinner only managed to take seven wickets in nine games and scored only 33 runs in four innings.
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It will be a super move: Srikkanth on R Ashwin's CSK exit
In the rumours of Ashwin's possible CSK exit, Krishnamachari Srikkanth feels that it will be a good move for the franchise, as the big money can help to rebuild the team with the top-performing youngsters.
On his YouTube channel, Srikanth said, "Actually, I am with CSK, and if they do it, it will be a super move. I think they can muster up around 42 crores, and with the youngsters who performed well at the end of the season, they can form a good side."
They thought it was a good pick: Srikkanth
Srikkanth spoke about CSK's possible feelings about Ashwin's return, who is still the third leading wicket-taker for the franchise with 127 wickets. Then the former Indian cricketer spoke about the harsh reality of franchise cricket.
Srikkanth added, "They thought it was a good pick, but unfortunately, you've got to understand that it's franchise cricket at the end of the day and not Tamil Nadu cricket. Yes, all of us admire him for his records, he has done brilliantly for IPL, CSK, India, and Tamil Nadu. But that apart, you have to win championships. The last two years CSK have not qualified for the playoffs."
Apart from Ravichandran Ashwin from CSK, the Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson is also in the trending news, as he also reportedly wants to leave his franchise. CSK are reportedly interested in making a trade deal for Samson, but it is unlikely to happen.
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