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Former India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin has been ruled out of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 edition. He was set to become the first capped Indian player to participate in Australia's premier T20 franchise tournament. Ashwin was signed by Sydney Thunder ahead of the 2025-26 edition.BBL broke the news with a social media post that said Ravichandran Ashwin was ruled out due to a knee injury. Subsequently, the star cricketer penned an emotional post on his Instagram handle. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostAshwin revealed that he hurt his knee while training in Chennai and will miss the upcoming BBL season. He will undergo rehab and recovery. While he did not confirm if he would feature this time around, he added that he would turn up later in the season should his rehab go well and the doctors allow him to travel.He also posted a picture of his Sydney Thunder jersey and cap. In his post, Ravichandran Ashwin urged the fans to keep cheering for the franchise and wished them luck as well. He also thanked the staff and players for making him feel one of their own even before the season began. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostWhile he was set to play the entire season for the Thunder, he will now have to wait longer for his maiden BBL appearance.Ravichandran Ashwin retired from IPL ahead of the 2026 seasonFollowing his retirement from international cricket in December 2024, Ravichandran Ashwin also retired from the Indian Premier League (IPL) ahead of the 2026 season. The all-rounder had expressed his desire to feature in overseas franchise leagues.Ashwin made his IPL debut with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in 2009. He also represented the Rising Pune Super Giants (RPS), Punjab Kings (PBKS), Delhi Capitals (DC), and Rajasthan Royals (RR). In what was a homecoming, Ashwin played his final IPL season in 2025 for CSK.He ended with 187 wickets from 221 games at an average of 30.22 and an economy of 7.20. The 39-year-old played 11 T20Is in Australia and bagged as many wickets at an average of 27.54 and an economy of 7.76.Overall, Ashwin has played 333 T20s and has picked up 317 wickets at an average of 26.94 and an economy of 7.11.
