| Ashwin comes from a Tamil-Brahmin family that is passionate about sports. |
| He once disliked studying Math while in school. |
| During high school, his wife, Prithi, was his study partner. |
| In his younger years, he was known for being mischievous. |
| Originally starting as an opening batsman, he later transitioned to spin bowling. |
| His dream of being a proficient spinner grew after a stellar 7-wicket performance at the National Cricket Academy. |
| Ashwin managed to secure at least one wicket in his debut match in all formats of cricket. |
| He was honored with the Arjuna Award in 2014 for his achievements. |
| Many see him as a mix of legendary Indian spin bowlers like Bishan Singh Bedi, Bhagwat Chandrasekhar, and Erapalli Prasanna. |
| His ultimate cricket captain role model is Sourav Ganguly. |
| Ashwin made a guest appearance on the TV show 'Neengalum Vellalam Oru Kodi'. |
| He is known for his fondness for dogs and enjoys watching movies at Sathyam Cinema in Chennai. |
| His favorite superhero is Batman. |
| Ashwin was involved in a controversial 'Mankading' incident during a match. |
| After a disagreement with his father, he once isolated himself and cried in a room. |
| In 2017, he opted to retire from cricket to pursue an MBA for a marketing career. |
| Ashwin has openly discussed his struggles with mental health. |
| He has been chosen as part of the Indian squad for the 2023 ICC Men's World Cup. |
| For his 100th Test match, Rahul Dravid presented him with a special memento. |
| He believes he shouldn't have become a bowler. |
| Ashwin shared his decision to leave cricket and focus on an MBA. |
| Described as emotional, Ashwin is also known for handling high-pressure situations well. |
