One of India’s best off-spin bowlers, Ravichandran Ashwin turned 36 today i.e. September 17. Ashwin is one of the greatest spinners to have played for India. He is even considered one of the best finger spinners in modern-day cricket.
In his career, Ashwin has played 86 Tests, 113 ODIs and 56 T20Is matches in which he has bagged 750 wickets overall. There was a time when the off-spinner would be named Man of the Match in almost every home Test match.
Among many accolades, Ashwin is also the third Indian to take five wickets and score a century in a Test match, which he accomplished against the West Indies in 2011. The whole of India’s pride has been a nightmare for left-handers over the last decade. He even surpassed Sri Lanka’s legendary bowler, Muthiah Muralidaran‘s record of dismissing the most left-handed batters.
Ravichandran Ashwin is also one of the most popular Indian cricketers in the commercial universe. With such incredible records under his belt, he was bound to land lucrative deals. Let’s look at the off-spinner’s endorsements, net worth, and charitable contributions:
Endorsements:
Ashwin has inked numerous endorsement deals in the last few years. He recently penned down an association with Colgate. Along with promoting the company’s new product, he teamed up with the toothpaste brand to raise awareness about diabetes.
Ashwin also signed a collaboration with FanCraze wherein he shared the memorabilia of his career’s iconic moments through NFTs. The off-spinner also announced a partnership with Bombay Shaving Company in June.
Along with the aforementioned companies, the right-handed batter has joined forces with Moov, Myntra, Manna Health Mix, Specsmakers, Ramraj Linen Shirts, OPPO and Aristocrat’s Bags.
Net Worth:
Ravichandran Ashwin’s net worth is estimated to be INR 110 crore. He earns most of his money from international matches and the Indian Premier League (IPL) salaries. Not to forget his numerous endorsements for which he charges a premium.
The allrounder owns a few of the world’s finest premium vehicles such as Audi, Rolls-Royce, and a few others.
Charity:
In 2017, Ashwin launched a charitable foundation called Ashwin Foundation. The group aims to help young children chase their dreams.