5 institutions who may not remain with their teams in IPL 2018

#3 Ravichandran Ashwin

Is this the end of Ravichandran Ashwin's spell with the Chennai Super Kings?

Ace Indian right-arm off-break Ravichandran Ashwin was a pivotal part of the Chennai Super Kings squad that won two IPL titles. Having joined the Super Kings in 2009, his illustrious performances in the IPL since then have paved his way in to the Indian cricket team, where he has established himself as the greatest spinner for the country in this decade. With a tally of 100 wickets and a fabulous economy of 6.55, he has been one of the best, if not the best spinner in IPL history.

However, since his move to the Rising Pune Supergiants, Ashwin has seemed to be a mere shadow of his former self. His position in the Indian cricket team has been in jeopardy of late.

In the 2016 edition of the IPL, Ravichandran Ashwin found himself being overshadowed and even replaced at times by his namesake, Murugan Ashwin. Despite having an overall economy of 6.55, his economy in that season was an uncharacteristic 7.31. He didn't feature in a single game in the 2017 edition, owing to an injury.

Another Chennai Super Kings legend, Suresh Raina, unceremoniously lost his place in the Indian cricket team. With a mediocre season with the Gujarat Lions in 2017 his place in the yellow jersey also seems to be in jeopardy, much like Ashwin's.

It looks like it's going to be either Raina or Ashwin who would be retained for the Chennai Super Kings. With Raina's incredible record in the IPL, he could have the edge, which may see the ace spinner from Tamil Nadu making his way to the auctions.