Overview
- Sydney Thunder said they are working with Ashwin on a revised schedule of activity during BB15 that will depend on how his rehabilitation progresses.
- Ashwin said he is gutted to miss the season, pledged to focus on recovery, and added he would like to be around the squad later if rehab and travel allow.
- The 39-year-old sustained the knee injury while training in Chennai ahead of the tournament, according to reporting by The Sydney Morning Herald.
- His BBL move was possible because he retired from international cricket and stepped away from the IPL, complying with BCCI restrictions on overseas league participation.
- He had been slated to play only three to five regular-season games as the league’s first Indian player, though some reports later suggested he planned a longer stint.