Ravichandran Ashwin sells himself to Chennai Super Kings for Rs 8.5 crore in IPL 2025 mock auction

Ravichandran Ashwin sold himself to Chennai Super Kings for Rs 8.5 crore in a mock auction for IPL 2025. This event precedes the actual auction scheduled for November 24-25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Ashwin, who was not retained by Rajasthan Royals, conducted the mock auction on his YouTube channel. His return to CSK, where he began his IPL career, has attracted attention as he prepares for the real auction. Chennai Super Kings have retained key players, including captain Ruturaj Gaikwad for Rs 18 crore and MS Dhoni as an uncapped player for Rs 4 crore. The franchise aims to maintain a strong team for the upcoming season.