The Hundred is eyeing to rope in Ravichandran Ashwin for the next edition of the tournament in 20206. Ashwin announced his retirement from IPL on Wednesday, a few months after his international cricket. The 39-year-old featured for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2025, and will now eye opportunities in overseas leagues.
Rebranded Hundred eyes Ravi Ashwin for extra star power
As per The Telegraph, Ravichandran Ashwin would be eager to play in The Hundred next year. The tournament will undergo a rebrand with several IPL franchises involved. Mumbai Indians, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals have all purchased stakes in the franchises.
Ashwin announced his retirement from the IPL on Wednesday but aims to continue playing in overseas leagues. The 39-year-old is a legend of Indian cricket and could attract audiences. All four Indian teams could be in contention to sign the former India international. Capitals had Ashwin in their ranks at Delhi Capitals for years before his move to Rajasthan Royals.
No Indian player has ever appeared in The Hundred in its 5 seasons. The BCCI bars active players from participating in overseas T20 leagues. A player has to retire from all forms of cricket for India, including the IPL, to be eligible.
The report suggests Ashwin’s presence could attract further interest in the competition. The sponsors would also receive a massive boost, with Hundred aiming to be regarded as the second-best franchise competition in the world.
