Cricket: Ravichandran Ashwin's next adventure: What is he focusing on now?
Ravichandran Ashwin, the experienced Indian cricketer, retired from international cricket last December. He played for the Chennai Super Kings in the IPL 2025 but didn't have a strong season, taking only 7 wickets in 9 matches. Now, Ashwin has decided to focus on playing in foreign leagues.
Opportunities in Australia and the UAE
Ashwin is looking to join two big T20 leagues: the UAE's International League T20 (ILT20) and Australia's Big Bash League (BBL). He has signed up for the ILT20 auction, and several BBL teams like the Sydney Sixers, Sydney Thunder, Hobart Hurricanes, and Adelaide Strikers are interested in him.
He will have to choose one team to play for. The schedules of the two leagues overlap a bit. The BBL season will run from December 14 to January 25, while the ILT20 will take place from January 10 to February 11.
This year, the ILT20 is having its auction for the first time in four seasons, and Ashwin is excited to be a part of it. He hasn't shared details about the BBL yet, but more information is expected soon. There's also a chance he could play in Major League Cricket in the US and The Hundred in the UK.
Ashwin's Skills
With his experience, Ashwin is a valuable player for these leagues, both as a bowler and a batsman. He has taken 317 wickets and scored 1,233 runs in 333 T20 matches. Fans are eagerly waiting to see which team he will join in the BBL.