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However, R Ashwin hasn’t said anything about his participation in the premier competition of England, and it will be interesting to see if a franchise shows interest in him.
After taking retirement from the Indian Premier League, Ravichandran Ashwin is interested in playing in The Hundred in 2026. He will also target other franchise leagues across the globe.
According to Telegraph Sport, The Hundred could be his next destination. Ashwin’s announcement surprised many, as there were reports of him going to another franchise in the 19th season of the IPL. Instead, the 37-year-old took to social media to announce his retirement.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has a policy that men cricketers are only allowed to compete in the overseas leagues after retirement from international cricket, the domestic arena, and the IPL.
Ashwin took 765 wickets across formats, and his addition could be a major boost for The Hundred.
However, R Ashwin hasn’t said anything about his participation in the premier competition of England, and it will be interesting to see if a franchise shows interest in him. Almost half of the franchises in The Hundred are either partially or wholly owned by IPL owners, who could bid for Ashwin.
