Sydney, Nov 4 (UNI) Ravichandran Ashwin’s hopes of becoming the first nationally-capped Indian man to play in the Big Bash have been put on hold this season with the star spinner ruled out of KFC BBL|15 after suffering a knee injury.

Sydney Thunder confirmed this evening that Ashwin had undergone surgery having injured his knee while training in Chennai and his recovery timeframe meant he was no longer available for this summer’s tournament.

The 39-year-old had committed to the Thunder for their entire BBL|15 campaign and the club remain hopeful of keeping him involved in a non-playing capacity this season, Cricket Australia Sources said.

“Everyone at Sydney Thunder was devastated to learn of Ash’s knee injury that has ruled him out of BBL|15, and we wish him well in his recovery,” T

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