Tamil Nadu cricketer Murugan Ashwin, who will feature for Kings XI Punjab in the upcoming IPL 2020, celebrates his 30th birthday today. We take a look at his off-field life along with his wife and children.(All photos courtesy/ Murugan Ashwin Instagram)
Updated On: 2019-05-03 01:05 PM IST
Murugan Ashwin is a cricketer who plays domestic cricket for Tamil Nadu.
Murugan Ashwin posted this picture and captioned it as, "#weekend"
Murugan Ashwin is a spin bowler who bowls right-armed leg-breaks.
Murugan Ashwin posted this picture with Aishwarya Subramanian years ago (in 2014) and captioned it as, "Me with my beautiful fiance"
Murugan Ashwin is married to Aishwarya Subramanian. The couple have two daughters.
Murugan Ashwin shared this photo with wife Aishwarya Subramanian and their daughters during Diwali 2019 and wrote, Happy Diwali from us to you! #diwali #family #spreadhappiness #daughters"
The highlights of Murugan Ashwin's cricket career have been his stints in the IPL.
#Murugan Ashwin posted this picture and captioned it as, "sathyam #yennaiarindhal"
Murugan Ashwin has risen from the academy level of Chennai Super Kings.
Murugan Ashwin posted this picture and captioned it as, "A day well spent! Binge shopping and a sumptuous lunch is always fun. And we got the pics just right #mumbai #marinedrive #family"
Murugan Ashwin created a buzz in the IPL when he was bought by Rising Pune Supergiants for Rs. 4.5 crores in the 2016 IPL auctions.
Murugan Ashwin posted this picture and captioned it as, "Thanks @virat.kohli for hosting us for dinner. The food was great and we really enjoyed the night. #nueva #royalchallengersbangalore #aboutlastnight"
The price Murugan Ashwin received at the 2016 IPL auctions was 45 times his base price, which was Rs. 10 Lakh.
In the 2017 IPL auctions, Murugan Ashwin was bought by Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) for Rs. 1 crore.
Murugan Ashwin posted this picture and captioned it as, "Few snaps from Aaradhya's Ayush Homam!"
In the 2018 IPL auctions, Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore bagged Murugan Ashwin's services.
Murugan Ashwin posted this picture and captioned it as, "Evening well spent at the ITC expo!"
In the 2019 IPL auctions, Preity Zinta's Kings XI Punjab bought Murugan Ashwin.
Murugan Ashwin posted this picture and captioned it as, "Off to Pune!"
In his IPL career, Murugan Ashwin has played a total of 22 matches, bagging 15 wickets at an average of 36.60 and economy rate of 7.89. His best bowling figures are 3/36.
In picture: Murugan Ashwin and wife with actor Vijay Sethupathi
Murugan Ashwin has played 57 T20 matches taking 55 wickets and averaging at 25.40 with an economy rate of 7.35. His best bowling is a brilliant 3/8.
Murugan Ashwin posted this picture and captioned it as, "Wedding fun!!"
Murugan Ashwin has also played 4 first-class matches and 20 List A matches.
In picture: Murugan Ashwin with his close buddies
Murugan Ashwin was the second highest wicket taker for Tamil Nadu during the 2015-16 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy with 10 wickets.
Murugan Ashwin posted this picture and captioned it as, "Lovely weather here in vizag!"
