In a brutal development, Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has been ruled out of the Big Bash League (2025-26 season). Ashwin shared the development on social media himself, writing a lengthy letter where he explained that a knee injury would prevent him from travelling to Australia for the T20 league. Ashwin was to play for Sydney Thunder in the upcoming BBL season. The franchise roped in the 39-year-old off-spin all-rounder for a full season as he became the first Indian male cricketer to play the Australian tournament.
R Ashwin Out Of BBL Season 15, Shares Heartbreaking Update On Social Media
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R Ashwin will no longer participate in the upcoming BBL 2025-26 season due to a knee injury.
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- Ravichandran Ashwin will miss the 2025-26 Big Bash League due to a knee injury
- Ashwin was signed by Sydney Thunder as the first Indian male cricketer in the BBL
- He hopes to join the team later if his recovery progresses well and doctors approve
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Ashwin announced his IPL retirement in August this year and agreed to play at least three matches in the latter half of the BBL season for Thunder. This arrangement was based on the off-spinner's committing to participate in ILT20, where he had listed a maximum base price of USD 120,000.
But Ashwin couldn't find a buyer at the ILT20 auction, as none of the six franchises expressed interest. As a result, he became the first capped Indian to earn a BBL contract.
Sydney Thunder's campaign at the BBL this season will begin in Hobart with a grand final rematch against the Hurricanes on December 16. They then return to ENGIE Stadium for the eagerly awaited Sydney Smash on December 20.
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