For a cricketer who has seen just about everything in the game, Major League Cricket was supposed to be a fresh new chapter. Instead, Ravichandran Ashwin’s debut season in the USA-based league has come to an abrupt and disappointing halt.
What Happened
The San Francisco Unicorns confirmed that Ashwin has been ruled out of the remainder of MLC 2026 due to a right knee injury, cutting short a stint fans were eagerly anticipating after his retirement from international and domestic cricket opened the door to global T20 leagues.
A Brief but Bittersweet Debut
Ashwin featured in just one match this season, going wicketless while conceding 24 runs in his two overs — a tough outing on pace-friendly USA surfaces that have traditionally favoured fast bowlers over spinners.
Key Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Player | Ravichandran Ashwin |
| Team | San Francisco Unicorns |
| Reason | Right knee injury |
| Matches Played | 1 |
| Replacement | Peter Siddle (Australia) |
| Next Target | European T20 Premier League (late August) |
What’s Next
Australia’s Peter Siddle has already been named as Ashwin’s replacement and has impressed in his outings so far. Meanwhile, Ashwin now turns his focus to recovery, with the European T20 Premier League on the horizon, where he will lead as captain-mentor of the Rahul Dravid-owned Dublin Guardians. For full MLC standings and schedules, fans can check the official Major League Cricket website.
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