Having confirmed two major cricketing appearances, famed veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is set for a very busy end to the year 2025. The 38-year-old, who retired from international cricket last year and has recently stepped away from the IPL, will play for India at the Hong Kong Sixes 2025, which will be held from November 7 to 9. The tournament will see Ashwin wear the Indian colours for the last time in a fast-paced format that mixes entertainment with skill.

And as if to confirm the buzzing overture, Ashwin is reportedly said to have signed with Sydney Thunder for the 2025–26 Big Bash League (BBL). A historic move since he becomes one of the first high-profile Indian players to feature in Australia’s premier T20 competition. He is expected to join the franchise following his stint in the UAE's ILT20 early next year.

In the modern world of cricket, it's quite a landmark move, signifying how adaptable such cricket personalities are, and the determination with which they want to remain relevant in it most of the time. From Test milestones, franchise reinvention, and new addition in new franchises to off-spinning, the game is still finding new definitions for Ashwin in an already remarkable career.