Ravi Ashwin to play in BBL? Spinner reportedly in talks with Australia-based league
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Ravi Ashwin reportedly in talks to play in BBL Photograph: (BCCI)
Ravi Ashwin recently announced his retirement from IPL after playing for five teams in 17 years starting in 2009. He won two IPL titles, both with CSK and now may be heading to Australia's Big Bash League (BBL), according to reports.
Retired India spinner Ravi Ashwin may have called time on is Indian Premier League (IPL) career but he might end up playing in Australia's Big Bash League (BBL). Ashwin, in his retirement post from IPL, also mentioned something about 'exploring other things' and if BBL deal pans out, he can become first high-profile Indian player to take part in the Australia-based T20 league. It is to be noted that no active Indian player is allowed to take part in foreign leagues. Ashwin, retired from international cricket and now IPL as well, can become a freelancer for various T20 leagues around the world.
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A latest report from cricket new website Cricbuzz says that Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg reached out to Ashwin as soon as the veteran off spinner announced his IPL retirement. The BBL is not as grand as IPL but the eight-team tournament has made a market for itself. While there are many stars from foreign countries which have taken part in the BBL over the years, Aswhin may end up starting a whole new trend for the Indians.
Greenberg, who admitted to have called Ashwin about a potential BBL deal, agreed that the spinner could be a great addition to the BBL and said: To get someone with Ashwin's credentials to come over here for the BBL will be great at so many levels. He's a champion cricketer who will bring a lot to the Big Bash and to our cricket summer," as reported by Cricbuzz.
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Ashwin played for five franchises in IPL from 2009 to 2025 season including Chennai Super Kings (CSK) with whom he won two titles. In 221 IPL matches, Ashwin picked up 187 wickets and features in top-five wicket-takers of the league. He is known for bringing guile and new variations to the game including his famous carrom ball.
