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Ashwin Commits to Full BBL Season With Sydney Thunder After Going Unsold in ILT20

His participation makes him the first capped Indian men's player in the Big Bash under BCCI eligibility restrictions.

Ravichandran Ashwin later moved to Delhi Capitals, joining the franchise after being traded from Punjab Kings.
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Overview

  • The off-spinning allrounder has expanded an initial January-only deal into a start-to-finish commitment that includes the finals.
  • He entered the ILT20 auction at a $120,000 base price, refused to lower it, went unsold, and then confirmed full-season availability.
  • Sydney Thunder list his debut for December 16 in Hobart with a first home appearance on December 20 at Engie Stadium.
  • Thunder general manager Trent Copeland hailed the signing as a boost for the club, and BBL chief Alistair Dobson welcomed Ashwin’s involvement.
  • Only three overseas players can be picked per XI, setting up selection calls for coach Trevor Bayliss when Lockie Ferguson joins a group that includes Sam Billings and Shadab Khan in January.