Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has been dominated out of the rest of the Main League Cricket (MLC) 2026 season attributable to a proper knee damage. Ashwin featured in just one match for the San Francisco Unicorns this season, enjoying towards the Texas Tremendous Kings on June 20 in Dallas.
In that recreation, he bowled two overs, conceding 24 runs with out taking a wicket. To strengthen their bowling assault, the Unicorns have signed skilled Australian quick bowler Peter Siddle as Ashwin’s alternative. Siddle has already made a powerful impression whereas serving as cowl for injured Australians Xavier Bartlett and Aaron Hardie.
Since Ashwin’s absence, Unicorns captain Matt Quick has taken higher duty with the ball and is at present the crew’s main wicket-taker. He has shared the spin duties with promising rookie wristspinner Anirudh Immanuel and left-arm spin-bowling all-rounder Hassan Khan because the crew continues its marketing campaign within the event.
„I am disillusioned to finish the season early, however sadly, this damage implies that’s the appropriate resolution. I’ve really beloved my time with the San Francisco Unicorns and might be cheering the boys on for the remainder of the event. Thanks to my team-mates, the teaching workers, everybody throughout the San Francisco Unicorns organisation, and all of the Unicorns followers on your unbelievable assist,” Ashwin mentioned in an announcement as quoted by Cricinfo.
Ashwin’s subsequent project is anticipated to be the inaugural European T20 Premier League (ETPL), the place he’ll captain and mentor the Dublin Guardians, one of many six franchises within the event. The competitors is scheduled to happen from August 26 to September 20 throughout Eire, Scotland, and the Netherlands.
Ashwin retired from worldwide cricket in December 2024 earlier than bringing the curtain down on his Indian Premier League profession on the finish of the 2025 season. Regardless of his absence, the Unicorns have loved a formidable marketing campaign and at present lead the MLC 2026 factors desk with 5 wins from eight matches.
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