R Ashwin is set to become the first capped male India player to play in the BBL with four clubs vying for his services to play in the latter stages of the upcoming season.

It is understood that Sydney Thunder, Hobart Hurricanes, Sydney Sixers and Adelaide Strikers are the four teams chasing Ashwin's signature in what is set to be a major coup for the BBL. Thunder and Hurricanes appear to be the frontrunners for the India great with a deal likely to be finalised later this week.

No internationally capped India male player has played in the BBL previously, but Ashwin's retirement from the IPL earlier this year has opened the door for him to play franchise cricket overseas for the first time.

Only retired Indian players are allowed by the BCCI to participate in overseas T20 leagues. Ear

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