Three IPL teams that can pick Ravichandran Ashwin as head coach

Published - 23 Sept 2025, 18:18 IST | Updated - 23 Sept 2025, 18:22 IST

Legendary cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin, with the kind of cricketing intelligence he has, can become a great head coach in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He announced his retirement from international cricket in December last year. After playing in the IPL this season for Chennai Super Kings (CSK), he drew the curtains down on his career in the cash-rich league on August 27.

Ashwin has time and again proven in his interviews that he has a sharp cricketing mind. After starting his YouTube channel, the Tamil Nadu-born has given fans great insight into the game. It goes without saying that having Ashwin as the head coach of the team will give its players a wonderful opportunity to pick his brains and hone their skills. With that said, CricTracker analyses into three IPL teams that can pick the Madras-born as their head coach.

Rahul Dravid joined Rajasthan Royals as the head coach ahead of IPL 2025. However, the inaugural champions finished at No. 9. The former India skipper was offered a broader position as part of a restructuring ahead of next season. However, Dravid declined the offer and decided to relinquish his role as head coach.

Ashwin, who has spent three seasons at the Rajasthan Royals, from 2022 to 2024, could be a suitable candidate to be the successor to the T20 World Cup-winning head coach. The former's presence will benefit the likes of Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Kumar Kartikeya, and Riyan Parag, among others, in case they get retained ahead of the 2026 season.