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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.

Former India wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik will make his ILT20 debut with Sharjah Warriorz. Karthik replaces Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis in the JP Duminy-coached Sharjah side.