Archive · 24 Sep 2025
Ravichandran Ashwin to Join Sydney Thunder in BBL
Ravichandran Ashwin, a famous Indian cricket player, is expected to play for the Sydney Thunder in Australia's Big Bash League.
He retired from international cricket and the IPL to play in other leagues.
Ashwin will join the Thunder after playing in the ILT20 tournament.
He will also participate in the Hong Kong Sixes tournament.
He will be one of the highest-profile Indian players in the BBL.
Cricket Australia will need to give him special permission to play, since he didn't sign up for the player draft.
Ravichandran Ashwin will join Sydney Thunder in the BBL.
He recently retired from international cricket and the IPL.
Ashwin listed himself in the ILT20 auction with a high base price.
He will join the Thunder after the ILT20 concludes.
Cricket Australia needs to grant him an exemption for participation.
- Who
- Ravichandran Ashwin
- What
- Set to join Sydney Thunder in BBL
- When
- After ILT20 in early January
- Where
- Australia
- Why
- To play in the BBL after retiring from international cricket and IPL
Player's Career
League Details
Retirement
Player's Career
Ashwin retired from international cricket and the IPL.
League Details
Ashwin retired from international cricket and the IPL.
- Athlete
- Ravichandran Ashwin
- Team
- Sydney Thunder
- League
- Big Bash League (BBL)
- Exemption
- Required from Cricket Australia
- Previous League
- Indian Premier League (IPL)
- Other League
- ILT20, Hong Kong Sixes
Sources
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