Ashwin pulls out of Big Bash League: Former Indian spin bowler R Ashwin has missed his debut in Australia’s famous cricket league Big Bash League (BBL). Ashwin had signed with Sydney Thunder for the upcoming BBL season, but has withdrawn due to a knee injury. Due to which he will not be able to become the first Indian player to play in this competition.

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According to media reports, experienced Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has been ruled out of BBL 15 after suffering a knee injury in Chennai. Earlier, Ashwin has been ruled out of Hong Kong Sixes 2025 due to injury. Former Indian batsman Robin Uthappa will replace Ashwin in the Indian team. Let us tell you that R Ashwin had recently announced his retirement from IPL. Along with this, he had also made clear his intentions to play in foreign leagues.

Ashwin himself shared this news on social media and wrote a long letter saying that due to a knee injury, he will not be able to go to Australia for this T20 league. R Ashwin wrote- “Dear Thunder Nation, I wanted to write this myself. While training in Chennai to prepare for the upcoming season, I injured my knee. I have had an operation, and that means I won’t be able to play BBL|15. It is difficult to say. I was really excited to be a part of this team and play in front of you.”

“For now, there remains hard work to do in rehab, recovery and coming back strong. From my first interaction with the club, I have felt the warmth from Trent, the staff, the players and many of you who have already contacted me. Thank you for making me feel at home before the ball was even bowled. I will be watching every match and cheering on both our men’s and women’s teams. If rehab continues to improve, and the doctors are happy, So I would love to be with you at the end of the season and meet you in person. That’s my intention.”

“Please keep filling ENGIE Stadium and keep making noise. Your support means more than you think. Thank you for the love. Wishing both Thunder teams a great year.”