
Former off -spinner of the Indian cricket team, R Ashwin will become the first Indian player to play in Australia’s Big Bash League. He has been signed by Sydney Thunder for 2026 season.

Yuvraj Singh has played for Toronto Nationals in Canada’s Global T20 League in 2020. He scored 153 runs in 6 matches for Toronto Nationals and also took two wickets. Despite this magnificent all -round performance, he did not appear to play in this league again.

Dinesh Karthik is the only Indian player to play in the South African League SA20. He played 2024 season for Parl Royals. After this, he has not been seen playing in another foreign league till now.

Shikhar Dhawan retired in August last year. Three months later, he was seen playing in the Nepal Premier League. After that he has not played in any other foreign league till now.

Robin Uthappa was seen playing for Dubai Capitals in the first season of the ILT20, but after the first season he did not play again in this league. Robin Abu Dhabi has also played in the T10 League.

Ambati Rayudu has played in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) and the LT20 league in the 2023-24 season. After this, Rayudu was not seen playing in a league again.

Praveen is the oldest player playing in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL). He played in 2020 seasons for Trinbago Knight Riders at the age of 48.
Published at: 02 Oct 2025 07:07 PM (IST)

