Is MS Dhoni & Ravichandran Ashwin Set For New Roles In IPL 2026? – Is This CSK’s New Masterplan?

Ravichandran Ashwin’s New Role: India’s spin-wizard Ravichandran Ashwin has now retired from international cricket. After the Gabba Test, Ashwin made this surprising decision. Everyone’s eyes became moist after hearing the decision of Ashwin.

Now, if not international cricket, Ashwin will be seen playing in the IPL. This time Chennai Super Kings (CSK) bought Ashwin in the IPL 2025 mega auction. After which once again Ashwin will be seen playing for former captain MS Dhoni’s team.

Has CSK Got New Coaches In The Form Of Ashwin & Dhoni?

Ashwin had been playing for Rajasthan Royals in the IPL for the last several seasons, but this time the franchise released him. After which CSK once again expressed confidence in Ashwin. Now it is believed that CSK has got the next generation coaches in the form of MS Dhoni and R Ashwin. Both these players are at the last stage of their career, this season may be their last IPL.

In such a situation, Chennai Super Kings can give an important place to these two legendary players in the coaching staff of the team in the future. However, the consent of both these players is necessary for this.

Ashwin also wants to play for CSK now. After retiring from international cricket, Ashwin has returned to India. During this, he said that he now wants to play for Chennai as much as possible and till the end. Ashwin has played for CSK earlier also.

R Ashwin has played 211 matches in the IPL so far. During this time Ashwin has played for teams like Chennai, Punjab, and Rajasthan. While bowling in the IPL, Ashwin has taken 180 wickets. During this time his best performance has been taking 4 wickets for 34 runs. Apart from this, while batting he has also scored 800 runs. Which includes one half-century.