Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has announced that he will miss the upcoming season of the Big Bash League (BBL) due to a knee injury sustained during a training session in Chennai.
The veteran cricketer shared the unfortunate news with his fans through a post on social media on Tuesday, expressing disappointment over being unable to participate in the tournament.
Ashwin’s Statement After Getting Injured
“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 BBL 15. That is tough to say. I was genuinely excited to be part of this group and play in front of you.
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.
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.
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.”
Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has confirmed that he has undergone a medical procedure following a knee injury sustained during training in Chennai, ruling him out of the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL) season.
Ashwin Joined the Sydney Thunder for BBL 2026
The experienced bowler shared the update that he would not be fit in time to participate in the tournament, which is scheduled to begin on December 14 later this year.
In September 2025, Ravichandran Ashwin made history by becoming the first male Indian cricketer to sign a contract with a Big Bash League (BBL) team. He joined the Sydney Thunder for the 15th season of the league.
