SaralnamaFormer Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin may soon play in Australia's Big Bash League (BBL) for Sydney Thunder. The 38-year-old retired from international and Indian domestic cricket earlier this year. This allows him to play in foreign leagues. Ashwin is expected to join Sydney Thunder after playing in the UAE's ILT20. He will bring his spin bowling skills to the team, which finished last in the 2024-25 season. Ashwin has over 700 international wickets across formats. His BBL debut would be historic as the first major Indian men's cricketer in the league. To watch Ashwin play, fans can check the BBL schedule when it's released. (Updated 24 Sep 2025, 15:05 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin may soon play in Australia's Big Bash League ( BBL ) for Sydney Thunder
- The 38-year-old retired from international and Indian domestic cricket earlier this year
- This allows him to play in foreign leagues