India, Oct. 15 -- The legendary Ravichandran Ashwin is all set to become the first Indian male player to participate in the Big Bash League, having agreed to play the entire 2025/26 season for the Sydney Thunder. He initially agreed to play a maximum of three matches in the second half of the season, owing to his commitment to play in the ILT20. However, the arrangement changed after he went unsold at the ILT20 auction in Dubai.

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri, speaking to the Australian media, said that Ashwin's participation will add massive value to the Big Bash, praising his passion for the game and commitment to playing a full season.

"Think this is the first time an Indian player is coming, so that itself is huge. And he is n...