Ashwin to Miss BBL Because of Knee Injury

Ashwin to Miss BBL Because of Knee Injury

BBL 2025: Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin will miss what would have been his maiden Big Bash League (BBL) season following a knee surgery.

R Ashwin will miss the upcoming Big Bash League season after injuring his knee during training in Chennai. He shared the news on social media, saying he had to undergo a medical procedure and won’t be able to take part in the tournament, which starts on December 14.

Ashwin, 39, had retired from international cricket last December and from the IPL in August. He was set to play for Sydney Thunder in what would have been his first BBL appearance.

In a message to Australian fans, Ashwin said he was really looking forward to joining the team and playing in front of them. He thanked the club and fans for their warm welcome and said he’ll now focus on rehab and recovery. He added that if things go well and doctors allow, he might visit later in the season to meet everyone but made it clear there are no promises.

For now, Ashwin said he’ll be watching and cheering for both the men’s and women’s teams from afar.