Ace India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is all set to play for the Sydney Thunder in the upcoming Big Bash League after he announced his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket earlier this year. Non-retired Indian cricketers aren’t allowed to ply their trade in foreign T20 leagues.

A report from the Sydney Morning Herald reveals that, as per anonymous sources, because of the sensitive nature of the talks, a deal with Ashwin for the upcoming season is close to being finalised.

Ashwin, who has claimed 537 wickets at an average of 24 across 106 Tests, has expressed his eagerness to join the Thunder. Cricket Australia chief Todd Greenberg has been in discussions with him about the possibility of playing in Australia.

No capped Indian male player has ever played in the Big Bash League

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