India’s renowned off-spinner, Ravichandran Ashwin, is poised to participate in the entire Big Bash League season with the Sydney Thunder. This development shifts the earlier discussions of a January-only engagement into a full-season commitment, encompassing the finals as well. The 39-year-old is set to bring a cultural influence and a strategic surprise to Trevor Bayliss’ team.

This transition follows Ashwin's unsold status at the ILT20 auction, where he had a base price of $120,000. He accepted this outcome rather than reducing his asking price. What began as a missed opportunity in the UAE has now transformed into a significant Australian chapter, creating a captivating narrative for BBL 15.

Ravichandran Ashwin has made history as the first capped Indian men’s player to participate in

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