Contrary to expectations, Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin found no takers during the ongoing International League T20 auction ahead of the 2026 edition. Ashwin, who listed himself in the auction at $120,000 (approx. ₹1.06 crore) went unsold, having announced his retirement from IPL to make himself available for overseas T20 leagues. Read Also 'Andy Pycroft School Principal Ya...': Ravichandran Ashwin Lambasts Pakistan & PCB Over 'Handshake'...

The veteran off-spinner was purchased by the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) during the IPL 2025 auction for a whopping price of ₹9.75 crore. However, he struggled to live up to the price tag and took only seven wickets in nine matches, averaging 40.43 and maintained an economy rate of 9.13. With reports about Ashwin wanting the franchise to rel

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