Hong Kong Cricket on Thursday confirmed that Ravichandran Ashwin will be part of Team India at the Hong Kong Sixes 2025, set to be held from November 7 to 9. The veteran off-spinner will add experience and star power to the side in the quick-fire format. The tournament will also mark Ashwin’s first appearance since stepping away from the Indian Premier League last month, where he ended his journey with Chennai Super Kings, the franchise with which his career began. In late August, Ashwin had said on his YouTube channel “Ash ki Baat” that coaching could be the next chapter of his cricketing life. “I am a very impulsive person. When I believe in something strongly, I run after it. Now I am running after joy in the game,” he remarked while announcing his decision to move on from the IPL.Ashwin, speaking on the opportunity, expressed his enthusiasm to participate in the format. “We have all watched the HK Sixes as youngsters on Television and it has always been an existing format that I wanted to be a part of. This format requires a different strategy and will prove to be high octane which I am looking forward to play alongside my ex-teammates. I am also thrilled to compete against some quality players in the opposition teams, it will be a good challenge for us,” he said.
Cricket Hong Kong’s post for R Ashwin (Screengrab)
Burji Shroff, Chairperson of Hong Kong Cricket, described Ashwin’s participation as a major boost for the competition. “We are proud to welcome R. Ashwin to the Hong Kong Sixes 2025. His presence in Team India elevates the tournament to an even higher level, bringing one of the finest cricketing minds and performers of this era to Hong Kong. The Sixes is about innovation, entertainment, and world-class talent, and Ashwin embodies all of these qualities. We are confident that fans will be treated to a spectacular show of cricket,” he said. Rajneesh Chopra, Co-Founder of Arivaa Sports, the event’s exclusive management partner, added, “R. Ashwin’s inclusion is a huge boost not only for Team India but also for the Hong Kong Sixes as a global property.”
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