Ravichandran Ashwin Biography: Age, Wife, Net Worth, Height, Daughters, Retirement, Awards, IPL

Ravichandran Ashwin (commonly known as R. Ashwin) is an Indian bowling all-rounder and cricket analyst whose tactical mastery of off-spin made him one of the most influential figures in world Test cricket during the 2010s and early 2020s.

He rose from the Tamil Nadu domestic scene to international prominence after his international debut in 2010, combining sharp spin, clever variations (including a well-known carrom ball), and useful lower-order batting to build a long, record-breaking Test career before announcing his retirement from international cricket in December 2024.

Profile

• Full name: Ravichandran Ashwin
• Date of birth: 17 September 1986
• Age: 39 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Madras (now Chennai), Tamil Nadu, India
• State of origin: Tamil Nadu
• Nationality: Indian
• Profession: Cricketer (bowling all-rounder), coach/analyst, author & content creator
• Height: 188 cm (6 ft 2 in)
• Eye color: Black
• Hair color: Black
• Parents: Ravichandran (father) Chitra (mother)
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: Prithi Narayanan (married November 2011)
• Children: Akhira Ashwin (daughter) Aadhya Ashwin (daughter)
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: N/A
• Ethnicity: Indian (Tamil)
• Net worth: $16 million

Early Life and education

Ravichandran Ashwin was born on 17 September 1986 in Madras (Chennai).

He attended Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan and later St. Bede’s School; he went on to graduate with a Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology from SSN College of Engineering in Chennai.

His father, also called Ravichandran, played club cricket and supported Ashwin’s early training; his mother Chitra is regularly mentioned in profiles as a major influence during his childhood cricket development.

Ashwin initially began as a pace bowler in youth cricket before shifting to off-spin under coaching guidance, a move that shaped his future career.

Personal Life

Ravichandran Ashwin married Prithi Narayanan in November 2011; the couple were schoolmates and are parents to two daughters, Akhira and Aadhya.

Ashwin is known for being outspoken on social media and for interests outside cricket — he maintains a public presence through writing, video content and podcasts.

Beyond what he shares publicly, Ashwin tends to keep many family details private.

Career

Ashwin made his international debut for India in limited-overs cricket in June 2010 and in Tests in November 2011; he took a five-wicket haul on Test debut and quickly established himself as India’s leading off-spinner in home conditions.

Over a 14-year international span he developed a wide repertoire (including the carrom ball and doosra-style variations), became a reliable lower-order run-scorer with six Test centuries, and set numerous bowling records — notably becoming one of the fastest to key Test-wicket milestones and finishing with well over 500 Test wickets.

He played domestic cricket for Tamil Nadu and had long Indian Premier League stints with franchises including Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals and others, while also playing county cricket in England.

At the end of the third Test against Australia in December 2024 he announced his retirement from international cricket, saying he would continue to play and contribute to cricket in other roles.

Awards

• Arjuna Award — 2014.
• ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year — 2016.
• Padma Shri (India’s fourth highest civilian honour) — awarded January 2025 / conferred April 2025.

Net worth

Ravichandran Ashwin’s current net worth is estimated to be at least $16 million.

Ashwin’s earnings come from international and domestic cricket match fees, IPL contracts, county stints, brand endorsements, writing and media/content projects.

Social Media

• Instagram: @rashwin99
• X/Twitter: @ashwinravi99