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Ravichandran Ashwin’s stint in the Major League Cricket (MLC) comes to an end because of a knee injury that forced him to put himself out of the tournament.
Only after delivering a couple of overs in today’s match for the San Francisco Unicorns (SFU), the former India spinner picked up an injury on his right knee.
Ravichandran Ashwin has been ruled out of MLC 2026
As Cricbuzz informed, the veteran spinner delivered a couple of overs before being ruled out of the tournament entirely. The franchise has named experienced Australian spinner Peter Siddle as a replacement.
Ravichandran Ashwin himself issued an official statement regarding the setback he suffered shortly after beginning the new journey in his franchise cricket career. Since retiring from the Indian Premier League (IPL), Ashwin's aim was to gain experience in other franchise leagues across the world. Because of repeated injury concerns, he remains far from his wish.
Ravichandran Ashwin issues a heartfelt post.
In an official statement, Ravichandran Ashwin stated that it was a disappointing moment for him as he had to end the season early. He thanked all of his teammates, staff, and everyone who was in support of him.
“I’m disappointed to end the season early, but unfortunately this injury means that’s the right decision. I’ve truly loved my time with the San Francisco Unicorns and will be cheering the boys on for the rest of the tournament," Ashwin said in a statement.
"Thank you to my teammates, the coaching staff, everyone across the San Francisco Unicorns organization, and all the Unicorns fans for your incredible support," he added.
R Ashwin has been ruled out of the remainder of MLC 2026 due to a knee injury.
— Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) July 9, 2026
The veteran bowled just 2 overs in his maiden MLC stint. pic.twitter.com/wRkA6XRTHR
OMLC club San Francisco Unicorns issued an official statement on Ravichandran Ashwin's injury
The Major League Cricket club, San Francisco Unicorns, also stated the occasion. On behalf of the club, the General Manager of the team mentioned that it was a disheartening moment for them to lose a player like Ashwin, whose performance was beyond on the field within his short stint with the franchise.
"Losing a player of Ashwin’s quality and stature to a mid-season injury is naturally disappointing. Beyond his performances on the field, he has been an outstanding professional and a tremendous leader within our group. Ashwin has had a real impact on our entire team, and we wish him every success with his recovery," Graham Manou, General Manager of Cricket Performance for the San Francisco Unicorns, said.
It is worth mentioning that the former Team India spinner was previously ruled out of making his debut in the Big Bash League for a knee issue. It is unclear whether it is a fresh injury or the previous one that has forced him to walk away from MLC.
In those two overs, which he bowled against Texas, for the San Francisco Unicorns, Ashwin conceded 24 runs in total, without taking any wickets.
