Watch: Ravichandran Ashwin receives Padma Shri from President Droupadi Murmu

Former India National Cricket Team player Ravichandran Ashwin has received one of the biggest honours in the sporting world. The Chennai Super Kings off-spinner received the Padma Shri award from President Droupadi Murmu on Monday (28th April).

Ravichandran Ashwin received the Padma Shri award because of his contributions to the field of sports. The off-spinner was one of the biggest match-winners for the Indian National Cricket Team, particularly in Tests, as he won many games for the team.

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Ravichandran Ashwin called time on his international cricket midway through the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, which concluded earlier this year. He ended as one of the greatest players of the team, as he is still the second-highest wicket-taker for India in Tests, ending with 537 scalps in 106 games, leaving him only behind Anil Kumble (619 wickets).

Ravichandran Ashwin was one of the major reasons behind the dominance of the India in Tests at home

With the bat too, he was no mug, as he slammed over 3000 runs at an average of around 25. The former India National Cricket Team player also slammed 6 Test hundreds and 14 half-centuries, helping his team with the bat in tough situations during his career.

Ravichandran Ashwin was one of the major reasons behind the dominance of the India National Cricket Team in Tests at home from 2013 to 2024. He played a vital role in ensuring that the team didn't lose a single series at home for a decade.

Ravichandran Ashwin retired with 765 wickets across formats. He was a champion bowler for India in the white-ball format and was part of the World Cup-winning squad in 2011. He also played a key role in the team's ICC Champions Trophy 2013 win.

Watch: Cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin receives Padma Shri award from President Droupadi Murmu

Following his contributions, he was awarded the Padma Shri by President Droupadi Murmu on Monday (28th April). Here's the video:

#WATCH | Cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin receives Padma Shri award from President Droupadi Murmu for his contribution to the field of Sports.

(Video Source: President of India/YouTube) pic.twitter.com/n34QeaZz3y

— ANI (@ANI) April 28, 2025

Ravichandran Ashwin is currently part of the Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025

Ravichandran Ashwin is currently part of the Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Just like the franchise, the off-spinner has been having a tough time in the league. He started the season but was dropped from the XI midway through the season.

Ravichandran Ashwin played 7 games for Chennai Super Kings in the ongoing IPL 2025. He picked 5 wickets but was expensive in all the games. The franchise is also reeling at the bottom half of the table as they have managed just 2 wins in the 9 games. It remains to be seen if he will be given the opportunity to play any further in the league or not.

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