Ravicandran Ashwin (PTI Photo/R Senthilkucar) Ravicandran Ashwin could soon make history as the first major Indian cricket that appears in Big Bash League. If everything is planned, the 38-year-old off-spinner can show up in the Australian Competition of the Premier T20 this season. Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg has already started interviews with Ashwin. This approach occurred soon after Ashwin announced his retirement from IPL last week. The veteran said that he became a “explorer of the game across various leagues” and BBL now looks the first stop on this journey. While the details are still processed, Greenberg told Cricbuzz that he was enthusiastic about this possibility. “To get someone who comes with Ashwin’s mandate that comes here for BBL will be great at so many levels. It’s a cricket of a champion that will bring a lot to Big Bash and our cricket summer,” he said. Ashwin also confirmed Cricbuzz that Ca had approached him. There are still obstacles that need to be cleaned, especially with BBL clubs, which have already spent most of their wallets on the salary. However, CA examines solutions, including adapted contracts and sponsorship stores so that Ashwin’s signature can be possible. If this happens, Melbourne is considered a probable goal. For the league it could be a game converter. BBL often tried to attract the biggest overseas stars, but the arrival of the World Championship and IPL Great would immediately increase its profile. Massive tracking Ashwin would also provide the competition of fresh exposure in and beyond Asia.
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Interestingly, Ashwin also talked to Greenberg about his coaching interest and indicated that he could take advantage of opportunities like BBL to focus his skills from the field. Its growing media presence, including its popular conducts, means that it can also find space in the broadcast roles. For the time being, the cricket world is waiting to see if Ashwin jumps. If so, this step could open the door for other Indian stars to consider life in overseas leagues as soon as their days IPL end.
