Overview

• He entered ILT20 Season 4 with the auction’s highest base price of $120,000 and attracted no bids when first called.
• After his name did not return in the accelerated round, Ashwin said he had pulled out and would not lower what he called his bare-minimum value.
• League rules allow post-auction wildcard additions, leaving a path for a team to sign him if a slot and budget remain.
• Ashwin has a signed Big Bash League deal with Sydney Thunder and has now indicated he will play the full BBL season.
• Veterans James Anderson and Mohammad Amir also went unsold, sharpening debate over pricing, availability and auction strategy across franchises.