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R Ashwin clarified his decision to pull out of the ILT20 auction after round 1. The spinner said that he would play the full season of Sydney Thunder this year after his ILT20 snub.

Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin went unsold at the ILT20 2025 auction, with reports suggesting he withdrew his availability despite a high base price. Commentator Simon Doull found this surprising, given teams had significant funds. Ashwin, now available for global leagues, is confirmed for the BBL and interested in The Hundred.

Veteran Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, 38, surprisingly went unsold at the ILT20 2025 auction in Dubai, despite his USD 120,000 base price. His snub shocked many, given his stellar career and recent retirement from international and IPL cricket, which had made his availability a significant talking point. This unexpected turn of events has left many questioning the auction dynamics.