Twitter Reactions: Ravichandran Ashwin reunites with CSK, gets acquired for INR 9.75 crore

Ashwin ( Source : X / Twitter )

Ravichandran Ashwin will be making a heartwarming homecoming to his boyhood franchise, the Chennai Super Kings, after they secured their former stalwart for INR 9.75 crore. CSK started off the bidding process for the bowling all-rounder. 

The race was initially joined by the Lucknow Super Giants. However, they dropped out at INR 3.40 crore. It was a familar tale when the Royal Challengers Bengaluru entered the tussle for Ashwin, competing with CSK who were still very much interested for Ashwin. RCB only persisted for a couple of bids before retreating.

Ashwin’s franchise for the past three seasons, Rajasthan Royals, jumped right in, and tried offering CSK some defiance. However, CSK were not to be deterred as they held their ground to snap up the original Super King for INR 9.75 crore. Ashwin will be making his return to the Chepauk after a decade. 

Age was clearly never a factor for the think tank. If anything, Ashwin has improved his T20 batting over the years, as was evident by his stunning display with the Dindigul Dragons during the previous edition of the Tamil Nadu Premier League. Meanwhile, his bowling in the shortest format has only grown better over time. 

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Here’s how X reacted to Ashwin being sold to CSK:

The man is back to where he belongs. The Homecoming is complete. Ashwin to CSK at 9.75C. SOLD. One of the greatest returns of all time!

VAA NAA VAA NAA VAA NAA 😭😭❤️ @ashwinravi99 pic.twitter.com/iRVrqpgVLF

— Srini Mama (@SriniMaama16) November 24, 2024

Welcome Home Ravi Ashwin 😭💛 pic.twitter.com/1hvasSzK1C

— 𝐒𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐲𝐚𝐬𝐌𝐒𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐧™ (@Itzshreyas07) November 24, 2024

Ashwin – Back To Cheapauk in Manjal & with our YelLove 💛💛 pic.twitter.com/dhBbfYEQjR

— Venkatramanan (@VenkatRamanan_) November 24, 2024

You might have thought we have bought him just for the fairytale ending but ASH ANNA is going to get us the 6th title. pic.twitter.com/7vG7FgloZW

— ‘ (@Ashwin_tweetz) November 24, 2024

ASHWIN SOLD TO 9.75 CRORES TO CSK…!!!!

Welcome Back Home Ash Anna

Bye Bye Royals #IPLretention #IPL2025 #IPLAuction #Ashwin #IPLAuction2025 pic.twitter.com/NGTUZct3ZS

— Lokesh 🕉️ (@LokeshKhatri__) November 24, 2024

Sweet Homecoming @ashwinravi99 💛 #IPLAuction

— S.Badrinath (@s_badrinath) November 24, 2024

– Conway
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Entire CSK nation’s mood 😎💛pic.twitter.com/ActKNzTQaH

— ` (@WorshipDhoni) November 24, 2024