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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.

India are set to embark on a new era at home as they face the West Indies in a two-Test series after the retirement of Ravichandran Ashwin. His absence has left a big void, but the series presents an opportunity for a new generation of spinners to rise and restore India's home dominance.