Ravichandran Ashwin's BBL career ends even before getting started
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Veteran Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has been ruled out of the Big Bash League after he was all set to make his debut as an Indian player in the BBL. He has suffered a serious injury that has ruled him out of the competition.
Ravichandran Ashwin was all set to become the first Indian player to be drafted within the Big Bash League by the Sydney Thunder side. He had withdrawn from the ILT20 auction as well and had confirmed full participation in the Big Bash League.
Ravichandran Ashwin has been ruled out due to a knee injury
Ravichandran Ashwin plans to feature in the overseas league as an Indian player for the first time after he announced his retirement from international cricket and the IPL as well. Planning for a full season in the BBL, he was ruled out of participation, having suffered from a knee injury in Chennai.
Major updates on the status of the Indian veteran have been provided by the former star himself as he mentioned the Sydney Thunder fans.
“I wanted to write this myself. While training in Chennai to prepare for the upcoming season, I hurt my knee. I've had a procedure, and the outcome means I will miss BBLI15. That is tough to say. I was genuinely excited to be part of this group and play in front of you,” informed Ashwin through Instagram.
“For now, it is rehab, recovery, and doing the work to come back stronger. From my first chat with the club, I have felt only warmth from Trent, the staff, the players, and so many of you who have already reached out. Thank you for making me feel at home before a ball has been bowled,” he added.
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Ravichandran Ashwin is out of #BBL15 after suffering a knee injury in Chennai. Details on the Big Bash App. pic.twitter.com/xBVUPVtNll
"Will be watching all games." Ashwin promises Sydney Thunder fans
After his end to the IPL, he has received immense love from the Big Bash team and their fans. Out of the immense love he has promised the Sydney Thunder fans to witness all their games despite being ruled out of a debut season in the BBL.
“I will be watching every game and cheering for both our women's and men's teams. If rehab and travel line up, and only if the doctors are happy, I would love to be around later in the season and say hello in person. No promises. That is the intent,” said Ashwin.
'Please keep packing ENGIE Stadium and keep the noise up. Your support matters more than you know. Thank you for the love. Wishing both Thunder teams a big year," he added.
Ravichandran Ashwin to miss Hong Kong Sixes for India
Due to the same knee injury which keeps him out of BBL participation Ravichandran Ashwin has been ruled out from the Hong Kong Sixes tournament as well. Former CSK star Robin Uthappa will replace Ashwin in the Indian team.
“I’m really disappointed to miss out on the Hong Kong Sixes this year due to injury. I was looking forward to experiencing the tournament’s unique format and energy. I wish the Indian team all the very best. I’m sure the boys will put on a great show and hopefully lift the trophy,” said Ravichandran Ashwin in an official release.
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