Ravichandran Ashwin Wife, Height, Age, IPL, Teams Salary, Stats, Jersey Number
Published on: Jun 17, 2018 5:24 pm IST|Updated on: Sep 30, 2023 2:36 pm IST
R Ashwin is a dynamic and versatile cricketer known for his exceptional spin bowling skills. With his astute cricketing intelligence, he bamboozles batsmen with a wide range of variations. Ashwin’s ability to contribute with the bat adds to his value, making him a true all-rounder. He is a true asset to any team.
R Ashwin
Nickname:
Ash
Profession:
Cricketer (Spin Bowler)
Biography
Autobiography:
NA
Biopic:
NA
Physical Appearance
Height
6 feet 2 inches
Weight (approx.):
75 kg
Eye Colour:
Black
Hair Colour:
Black
Tattoos:
NA
Personal Life
Date of Birth:
17 September 1986
Age
36 years
Birth Place:
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Zodiac sign/Sun sign:
Virgo
Nationality:
Indian
School:
Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan, Chennai
St. Bede’s Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School, Chennai
College:
Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering (SSN), Chennai
Educational Qualifications:
B.Tech in Information Technology (IT)
Signature:
Family
Father:
Ravichandran (Worked in Southern Railways, Former club level cricketer)
Mother:
Chitra
Sister:
NA
Brother:
NA
Coach/Mentor:
Sanjay Bhardwaj, Pawan Gulati, Raju Tondon
Religion:
Hinduism
Address:
A home in Postal colony, West Mambalam, Chennai-33
Cricket Career
International Debut:
Test:
6 November 2011 against West Indies at Delhi
ODI:
5 June 2010 against Sri Lanka at Harare
T20:
12 June 2010 against Zimbabwe at Harare
Jersey Number
99
Domestic/State Team:
Chennai Super Kings, Dindigul Dragons, Rising Pune Supergiants, Tamil Nadu, Worcestershire, Rajasthan Royals
IPL Team
Rajasthan Royals
IPL Salary
5 Crore INR
Favourite Shot:
cover drive
Records
He was the third Indian to receive ICC cricketer of the year. Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid had received the award earlier.
He became the fastest bowler to pick 200 Test scalps in 2017.
He is the fastest Indian bowler to take 50 and 100 Test wickets.
During a Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) match in September 2016, he lost his temper while batting for Dindigul Dragons against Chepauk Super Gillies. When the batsman on the other end, Jagadeesan Narayan got dismissed, Ashwin and Narayan had a verbal spat with the bowler Kishore who pushed Narayan and passed provocating comments.
In December 2016, he was trolled on social media as he didn’t mention the name of former captain MS Dhoni in his thank you speech after winning the ICC Best Test Cricketer Award.
Lesser Known Facts
The used to hate Maths the most among all his subjects.
His wife, Prithi studied was his school mate.
He was a very mischievous kid during his school days.
Ashwin started playing cricket as an opening batsman, but he dropped the idea at the age of 14 after he injured his pelvic area which caused a ligament tear in the hip bones.
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