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Fact Check: Has R Ashwin Requested CSK To Be Released From Squad Ahead Of IPL 2026?

Abhinav Tyagi

R Ashwin and MS Dhoni - (Source: @AbhinavMSDian/X.Com)R Ashwin and MS Dhoni - (Source: @AbhinavMSDian/X.Com)

The IPL 2026 fever is on, and all ten teams are preparing for the upcoming season. In the latest events, Rajasthan Royals' captain Sanju Samson has reportedly asked the Royals to trade him ahead of the upcoming season or release him to feature in the auction. 

The rumours has sent the internet into a frenzy as the star keeper-batter is all set to end an eight-year-long association with Rajasthan Royals. Meanwhile, in the latest events, there is a fresh rumour that Ravichandran Ashwin has also asked CSK to release him ahead of the upcoming season. 

The news spread like wildfire on the internet. Meanwhile, this article will look at the authenticity of the rumour and whether any such trade or action is on the cards. 

Is R Ashwin Set To Move To Another Team?

On Friday, August 8, a report from Cricbuzz mentioned that Ashwin is all set to part ways with the five-time winners and is also set to give up his role as director of cricket at CSK academy. At present, Ashwin is a part of CSK  set-up and has no plans of moving to any other franchise ahead of the auction, has been made public by the group. 

Rajasthan Camps Reportedly Asks For 2 Players

The latest reports mentioned that the Rajasthan Royals group has asked for two players in return for Samson's trade to the Super Kings. If so, there is a possibility that Ashwin might return to his former side.  At present, neither of the two camps have officially made any remark regarding the matter. 

R Ashwin's Poor Season With CSK A Big Concern

Ahead of IPL 2025, CSK bought their star spinner for a whopping 9.75 crores. However, the right-arm spinner struggled in the recently concluded season and took just seven wickets in nine innings.

Thus, it looks very likely that Ashwin might not be retained by the Kings for the upcoming season, irrespective of the bowler's demand to be released or not.