Former Australia pacer and current Sydney Thunder general manager Trent Copeland has described Ravichandran Ashwin’s move to the Big Bash League (BBL) as the biggest signing in the competition’s history.

Ashwin, the former India off-spinner with 765 wickets across formats, will turn out for the Thunder in the upcoming BBL season after completing his stint at the UAE’s ILT20, which finishes on January 5, 2026.

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“It’s the biggest signing in the history of the BBL. It’s a really clear message to our fans and members and sponsors … that we are winning these moments. All eight clubs wanted this guy. Ashwin has chosen us, which is a really cool story,” Copeland told reporters on Friday.

The 39-year-old is set to become the first Indian international cricketer to feature in the B

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