Follow UsA week after announcing his retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL), Ravichandran Ashwin could find himself playing in the Big Bash League (BBL), according to a report on Cricbuzz. Cricket Australia (CA) chief Todd Greenberg has confirmed that he has held talks with Ashwin to see if there is a possibility of having him over to Australia for the upcoming edition of the tournament later this year.
Greenberg is believed to have gotten in touch with Ashwin right after the veteran all-rounder announced his retirement from Indian cricket in order to explore overseas leagues. "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," Greenberg told Cricbuzz.
The next steps by CA are going to be crucial. Greenberg now has to speak to each team and see who can afford the India legend, given that all eight teams have spent the majority of their salary purse.
CA could also explore the option to play Ashwin per match, just as David Warner two seasons ago, when he was reportedly earning about AUD 80,000. Ashwin will not be the first big Indian player in the recent past to have played in overseas leagues. Recently, Dinesh Karthik played for Paarl Royals in the SA20 2025.
According to various reports, it is understood that Ashwin is also in talks to play in the International League T20 (ILT20) in the UAE.