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Ravichandran Ashwin is reportedly in talks with Cricket Australia (CA) for a sensational move to the Big Bash League (BBL). If the move goes ahead, he\u2019ll become the first senior Indian men\u2019s international to feature in the Australian T20 competition, which could be a groundbreaking step for both countries.<\/p>\n

According to\u00a0Cricbuzz<\/em>, the move being discussed is for the upcoming edition of the league, which begins on December 15. Although most teams are all but complete, having spent most of their budgets in the pre-season player drafts, the CA is discussing a workaround to get Ashwin on board.<\/p>\n

They have held discussions with both Ashwin and the teams already. The report said while all eight teams could sign him at this stage, the player is likely to prefer one of the Melbourne-based sides \u2014 Melbourne Stars and Melbourne Renegades.<\/p>\n

\u201cTo get someone with Ashwin\u2019s credentials to come over here for the BBL will be great at so many levels. He\u2019s a champion cricketer who will bring a lot to the Big Bash and to our cricket summer,” Cricket Australia (CA) CEO Todd Greenberg told the website.<\/p>\n

Ashwin would likely be worth any exceptional deal. He\u2019s one of the most popular cricketers in India and will bring guaranteed eyeballs to the BBL from the sub-continent, which is the biggest market for the sport that every non-IPL league also constantly competes for, not to mention the extra sponsorship deals he might generate. Moreover, Ashwin\u2019s participation might encourage more retired Indian cricketers to make the move.<\/p>\n

That could be huge for BBL, which has long sought Indian participation in it. While the Women\u2019s Big Bash League has seen several high-profile names like Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, and Jemimah Rodrigues over the years, the BBL has only seen Unmukt Chand, the former India under-19 captain who never made it to the senior side. The BCCI doesn\u2019t allow active Indian men\u2019s cricketers to participate outside IPL.<\/p>\n

The report added that Ashwin is also keen to explore coaching roles in the BBL, and is keen to learn and grow further even after his retirement.<\/p>\n

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