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Ravichandran Ashwin eyes a player-cum-coach role in overseas T20 leagues after retiring from international cricket and IPL.
Ravichandran Ashwin has retired from IPL (Picture credit: BCCI)
Ace India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is eyeing a player-cum-coach role in overseas T20 leagues, based on a report in Cricbuzz, having announced his retirement from all types of international cricket and the IPL. He said that he’ll now stay up for a brand new journey.
Along with his wealthy international and franchise experience, Ashwin looks all set to broaden his horizons and explore opportunities in overseas leagues.
Ashwin on Wednesday announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League, bringing the curtains down on a 16-year-long association with the tournament months after saying goodbye to international cricket.
Ashwin announced the choice on a social media post and is now reportedly eyeing roles in foreign leagues.
SA20 may not occur this yr for Ashwin, as all of the franchises, owned by IPL teams, appear to have finalised their signings. But he still has Major League Cricket, The Hundred and the ILT20 in sight, the report states.
In line with previous reports, the SA20 auction register is completed as well. The season 4 auction is just across the corner, scheduled for September 9.
The ILT20 may very well be on Ashwin’s radar this yr, with five of the six franchises owned by Indians likely desirous to welcome him aboard.
In line with the report, officials from all of the leagues have reached out to Ashwin, including those from the Big Bash League in Australia, following his announcement of IPL retirement on Wednesday.
A player-cum-coach role appears tailor-made for Ashwin, considering his expertise and deep cricketing acumen.
Post-retirement, Ashwin appears to have quite a few probabilities available. Commentary is one option, while his sharp cricketing mind makes him a powerful contender for administrative roles as well.
In reality, a few of the unconventional suggestions to the last Indian Premier League retention rules are believed to have come from Ashwin’s inputs to the BCCI.
“I really need to enjoy my last couple of years, hopefully with none judgments from anyone. I wanna live life on my terms,” Ashwin said while chatting with Cricbuzz.
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