Overview

• CA chief executive Todd Greenberg acknowledged discussions with Ashwin and said the spinner would be a major addition to Australia's summer.
• CA and BBL teams are exploring roster and budget workarounds for the edition beginning December 15 because most squads are already set.
• Ashwin is seeking a player-plus-coaching role as part of any agreement.
• Reports indicate he would prefer a Melbourne-based team, with the Stars and Renegades cited as options.
• Following his retirement from Indian cricket and the IPL, he is now eligible to play overseas, though no contract has been finalized.