New Delhi, April 6 -- Former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin recalled a "painful" experience during his second stint with the franchise in IPL 2025.

CSK signed Ravichandran Ashwin for Rs.9.75 crore at the IPL 2025 mega auction, with the former all-rounder completing a return to his home franchise following stints with Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Rajasthan Royals (RR).

However, he failed to make an impact like he usually does, taking just seven wickets from nine matches while scoring just 33 runs.

Chennai Super Kings, too, endured a forgettable IPL 2025 season, finishing 10th with 8 points from 14 matches.

"I recently spent a disappointing season with CSK. It was a disappointing season for me personally," the form...