Knee injury jeopardises Ashwin’s Big Bash League debut
Ashwin, who was set to become the first Indian male cricketer to feature in the BBL as a full-season signing, will now miss the tournament’s initial phase.
Ashwin, who was set to become the first Indian male cricketer to feature in the BBL as a full-season signing, will now miss the tournament’s initial phase.
Ashwin, the former India off-spinner with 765 wickets across formats, will turn out for the Thunder in the upcoming BBL season after completing his stint at the UAE’s ILT20, which finishes on January 5, 2026.
While several India women’s cricketers have played in the WBBL, BCCI rules had until now prevented India men from joining overseas leagues.
Ashwin, 39, has listed a base price of USD 120,000, making him the only player on the long list to be valued in six figures.
The BCCI doesn't allow any current player in Indian international or domestic cricket to feature in overseas T20 leagues, and hence Ashwin’s retirement from IPL opens the door for him to explore opportunities across the other T20 leagues across the globe.
Hogg, in fact, called for similar pitches during IPL.
Ashwin will be back in action playing for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2020.
Williamson, who plays for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and has also led the franchise in the past stated that he always kept an open mind while playing the IPL.
Chappell also feels that India should have Hardik Pandya in the Test side when they travel to Australia later this year.
Kohli said it was one of a string of innings he had at the time which gave him the confidence of doing well against any bowling attack in the world.
