In a major setback for the San Francisco Unicorns (SFU), the former Indian spinner Ravi Ashwin has been ruled out of the remainder of the Major League Cricket (MLC) because of a right knee injury.
Ravi Ashwin, in his official statement to the club, revealed that it was a disappointing moment for him to end the season quite early. However, he thanked his teammates and staff members who supported him during the campaign.
“I’m disappointed to end the season early, but unfortunately, this injury means that’s the right decision. I’ve truly loved my time with the San Francisco Unicorns and will be cheering the boys on for the rest of the tournament,” Ashwin said in a statement.
“Thank you to my teammates, the coaching staff, everyone across the San Francisco Unicorns organization, and all the Unicorns fans for your incredible support,” he added.
The General Manager of the team, Graham Manou, stated that it was a disheartening moment for the Unicorns to lose a player like Ashwin, who had a real impact on the entire team on and off the field.
“Losing a player of Ashwin’s quality and stature to a mid-season injury is naturally disappointing. Beyond his performances on the field, he has been an outstanding professional and a tremendous leader within our group. Ashwin has had a real impact on our entire team, and we wish him every success with his recovery,” Graham Manou, General Manager of Cricket Performance for the San Francisco Unicorns, said.
It’s important to note that Ashwin was previously ruled out of making his debut in the Big Bash League (BBL 2025-26 season) due to a knee issue. In the two overs he bowled for the SFU against Texas Super Kings, Ashwin conceded 24 runs without taking a wicket.
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