Archive · 25 Sep 2025
Ashwin Joins Sydney Thunder as First Indian Male Player
Ravichandran Ashwin, a famous Indian cricketer, is joining the Sydney Thunder team in Australia's Big Bash League (BBL).
He is the first top-level male Indian player to join, which is a big deal.
He retired from IPL to focus on T20 leagues like the BBL.
He will be joining the team mid-season.
He has to balance his commitments to another league.
The team thinks this is the most important signing ever for the league.
Ravichandran Ashwin will be the first capped Indian male cricketer to play in the BBL.
He signed with the Sydney Thunder team.
Ashwin retired from the IPL.
He will be available mid-tournament.
He has ILT20 commitments.
- Who
- Ravichandran Ashwin
- What
- Signed with Sydney Thunder
- When
- December 14 (BBL start); Available Mid-tournament
- Where
- Australia
- Why
- To play in the BBL
- Player
- Ravichandran Ashwin
- Team
- Sydney Thunder
- League
- Big Bash League (BBL)
- Start Date
- December 14
- Availability
- Mid-tournament
Sources
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