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Huge blow: Injury rules Indian superstar out of Big Bash
SEN • November 4th, 2025 9:01 pm
Indian superstar Ravi Ashwin has been ruled out of the BBL|15 season, reports Code Sports’ Daniel Cherny.
Ashwin had signed for the Sydney Thunder for the upcoming season, but will now miss the campaign due to knee surgery.
The spinner’s signing was a huge coup for the league, given Indian players are banned from playing in non-IPL franchise leagues while active with the national team.
Given Ashwin had retired from international cricket and the IPL, he became just about the first Indian superstar available to join an Aussie franchise.
In the wake of the news, Thunder general manager Trent Copeland says that the club still hopes to welcome Ashwin down under this season in a non-playing role.
“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,” Thunder general manager Trent Copeland said.
“From the moment we first spoke with Ash, his commitment to Thunder was clear. We are hopeful of welcoming him into our dugout for part of BBL|15, introducing him to our fans at events and building a long-term relationship.
“While disappointing for the club, we have built two championship-contending squads and expect to continue the progress of recent seasons in WBBL|11 and BBL|15. We can’t wait to get back in front of our fans in Western Sydney for two massive campaigns.”
The Thunder open up their season against the Hurricanes in Hobart on December 16.
