Ravichandran Ashwin is one of India’s premier off-spin bowlers and a key figure in Test cricket. Born on 17 September 1986 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Ashwin made his Test debut in 2011 and quickly became known for his ability to take wickets in challenging conditions. A master of variations, including the “carrom ball”, Ashwin holds multiple records, including being the fastest Indian to 250 Test wickets. Apart from his bowling, Ashwin is also a useful lower-order batsman and has been a regular feature for Rajasthan Royals in the IPL. With numerous accolades to his name, including the ICC Cricketer of the Year 2016, Ashwin continues to be a vital player for India across all formats.
🧑 Personal Information
Field
Details
Full Name
Ravichandran Ashwin
Nickname
Ash, The Magician
Date of Birth
17 September 1986
Age (as of 2025)
38 Years
Birthplace
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Zodiac Sign
Virgo
Nationality
Indian
Religion
Hinduism
Profession
Cricketer (Bowler)
Batting Style
Right-hand bat
Bowling Style
Right-arm off-spin
Role
Bowler (All-rounder in limited formats)
📏 Physical Stats
Attribute
Measurement
Height
6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m)
Weight
85 kg (approx.)
Chest
42 inches
Waist
34 inches
Biceps
15 inches
Eye Color
Black
Hair Color
Black
👨👩👧 Family Details
Relation
Name
Father
Ravichandran (Worked in a textile mill)
Mother
Saroja Ashwin
Siblings
One brother, Ravichandran (Works as a software engineer)
Marital Status
Married
Wife
Prithi Narayan
Marriage Date
13 November 2011
Daughter
Akhira Ashwin
🎓 Education
Level
Institution
Schooling
Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan School, Chennai
College
Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering, Chennai (B.Tech in IT)
Cricket Academy
MRF Pace Foundation, Chennai (Under coach T.A. Sekar)
🏏 Cricket Career
Category
Details
Domestic Team
Tamil Nadu
IPL Teams
Chennai Super Kings (2010–2015), Delhi Capitals (2016), Rising Pune Supergiants (2016–2017), Rajasthan Royals (2018–present)
International Debut
Test: 6 November 2011 vs West Indies ODI: 21 June 2010 vs Sri Lanka T20I: 12 December 2010 vs Zimbabwe
Jersey Number
99 (India and IPL)
Best Bowling
7/103 in Test matches (vs West Indies, 2016)
Notable Records
Fastest to 250 wickets in Test cricket Most 5-wicket hauls by an Indian in Tests
Batting Style
Lower-order batsman, handy with the bat in both formats
Bowling Style
Off-spin, known for his variations and control, including the “carrom ball”
🏆 Awards & Achievements
Year
Achievement
2010
ICC Emerging Player of the Year
2012
Best ICC Player of the Year (Won by 2012 for his consistent performances in Tests)
2016
ICC Test Cricketer of the Year
2017
Played a key role in India’s 2017 Test series win against Australia
2020
Became the fastest Indian to 400 wickets in Test cricket
2021
Player of the Series against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy
2023
Key contributor in India’s World Test Championship triumph
