Ravichandran Ashwin Plans Overseas T20 League Participation After IPL Retirement

Ravichandran Ashwin recently retired from the IPL and is now looking to become the first Indian cricketer to play in England's Hundred tournament, signaling a new era of Indian players participating in overseas T20 leagues now that they have retired from Indian cricket. Ashwin's decision to explore global T20 leagues sets him apart as a pathbreaker following the Board of Control for Cricket in India's policy that restricts current players from foreign league participation. Historically, only a few Indian cricketers like Munaf Patel, Yuvraj Singh, and Robin Uthappa have played in overseas T20 leagues after retiring from Indian cricket and the IPL. Meanwhile, the Indian cricket team is preparing for the Asia Cup 2025, where they aim to become the first team to win two editions of the tournament in the T20I format, with a strong squad led by Suryakumar Yadav and the return of Jasprit Bumrah. The Asia Cup will also serve as crucial preparation for the T20 World Cup in 2026, hosted by India. This period marks an exciting phase for Indian cricket, with players like Ashwin expanding their horizons internationally while the national team pursues historic achievements in major tournaments.