R Ashwin BBL Team Deal; Sydney Thunder | Australia Big Bash League | Ravichandran Ashwin will play from Sydney Thunder in BBL: Information on social media; Retired from IPL in August

Ravichandran Ashwin will be seen playing for Sydney Thunder in Australia’s Big Bash League (BBL). Ashwin himself gave this information on social media. This is the first time an Indian cricketer will take part in this T20 league after playing an international match for Team India.

Ashwin retired from international cricket on 18 December between the Border-Gavaskar Trophy last year. At the same time, on August 27 this year, he also announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League. After which he was allowed to play in the foreign T20 league.

BBL will start from December 14 BBL will start from December 14, and its finals will be played between 20 to 25 January 2026. Ashwin has tied up with Sydney Thunder, whose general manager is former Australian Test bowler Trent Copland.

Thunder’s coaching is England’s World Cup winning coach Trevor Belis, and team captain David Warner is. Who took Thunder to the finals in the last season.

Ashwin said, ‘Thunder made a clear strategy about my use and showed courage to implement it. My conversation with his leadership was fantastic, and we fully agree with my role. I like David Warner’s style of playing, and when your captain is with your thinking, it is always better. ‘

Three foreign players from a team in BBL According to BBL rules, only three foreign players can play in each team. Thunder had already signed three foreign players, but under the league rules they can sign four additional foreign replacement players. Ashwin did not participate in the BBL draft, as he had not retired from IPL at that time. However, there is an exemption to include foreign players in the event of changes in the rules. Earlier, New Zealand’s Martin Guptill and England’s Net Civor-Brant have been similar permission to play in BBL and WBBL.

Ashwin will also be seen in Hong Kong Sixes Before these big tournaments, Ashwin will represent India in the Hong Kong Sixes tournament from November 7 to 9, 2025. Ashwin said, “This format requires a separate strategy and it will be quite exciting.” His presence will also make the Indian team more attractive in this tournament.

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