Chennai Super Kings (CSK) star R Ashwin confirmed that he has already registered for one of the overseas leagues days after announcing his retirement from IPL (August 24). However, he announced his IPL retirement through his social media handle as well.

Talking about his future as a cricketer on his YouTube channel, Ashwin said, “Of course I won’t be playing anywhere and everywhere for 10 months. Whatever each team’s requirements are and the ones I satisfy, I’ll play in those leagues. I’ve already registered for one of the leagues and so let us see how that pans out.”

“Playing around the world outside India is fun as nobody knows who you are. You can enjoy it thoroughly. Bowling without any pressure will almost make the ball land perfectly on the spot and even if it doesn’t, it’s fine as I will finally enjoy playing with joy. I want to play on the global stage the way I played street cricket. This was always on my mind and I finally want to do it moving forward,” he further added.

R Ashwin also said that he wants to retire by pursuing opportunities that provide him with joy. The veteran is also one of the most accomplished cricketers across formats as well.

“My thing is I want to live my life on my terms for my happiness. As long as I don’t hurt anyone and maybe help a few, it gives as much happiness as the achievements on the cricketing field. Playing cricket and touching lives, while balancing the family’s needs, is the ultimate challenge of life at this stage. Hence, within these parameters, I am trying to see what time I get to expand my joy,” R Ashwin concluded.