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Ashwin Signs With Sydney Thunder, Becomes First Capped Indian Men's Player in BBL

He is expected to join in early January after ILT20 duties, leaving him available chiefly for the run-in.

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Ravichandran Ashwin for the Chennai Super Kings
Cricket - Fourth Test - India v England - JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi, India - February 25, 2024 India's Ravichandran Ashwin celebrates after taking the caught and bowled wicket of England's Ben Foakes REUTERS/Amit Dave/File Photo

Overview

  • Sydney Thunder confirmed the off-spinner for BBL|15, marking the league’s first signing of a men’s India international.
  • Ashwin will arrive after the UAE’s ILT20, slated from December 2 to January 4, so he will miss the opening weeks of a season that begins December 14.
  • His retirements from international cricket in December 2024 and from the IPL last month removed BCCI restrictions that prevent active Indian men from overseas leagues.
  • Thunder general manager Trent Copeland labeled it one of the biggest BBL signings and emphasized Ashwin’s mid-tournament bowling impact, leadership and mentoring of young spinners.
  • The 39-year-old will play under David Warner in a squad including Lockie Ferguson, Sam Billings and Shadab Khan, bringing 765 international wickets, with 537 in Tests.