Ashwin in line for historic Big Bash League debut

Ravichandran Ashwin could become the first Indian star to play in Australia's Big Bash League, with Cricket Australia confirming talks with the veteran spinner, reports UNB.

CA chief executive Todd Greenberg said he personally reached out to Ashwin after the 38-year-old retired from the IPL last week. Ashwin had hinted he wanted to "explore" franchise cricket beyond India, and the BBL may be his first stop.

"To get someone with Ashwin's credentials to come over here for the BBL will be great at so many levels," as Greenberg was quoted by Indian cricket news website Cricbuzz.