IPL 2022: Chennai Super Kings is close to my heart, it's like a school, says R Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin has opened up on the possibility of his return to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Ace off-spinner R Ashwin conceded that Chennai Super Kings remains close to his heart but his return to the franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 depends on the auction dynamics. Notably, Ashwin was released by Delhi Capitals after the IPL 2021, with the franchise retaining Rishabh Pant, Anrich Nortje, Axar Patel, and Prithi Shaw.

"CSK is a franchise close to my heart, for me, CSK is like a school. That is where I joined Pre KG, LKG, UKG, primary school, then I did my middle school, and then starting high school and completing 10th standard board exams, I moved to a different school. I did my 11th and 12th a couple of, a couple of years, outside. Then I did a couple of years of Junior College. But after completing everything, obviously one has to come home right? So even I would love to come back home, but it all depends on the auction dynamics," Ashwin said on '40 Shades of Ash' on his YouTube channel.