Ace off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is set to make history by becoming the first Indian player to feature in Major League Cricket (MLC), signing with the San Francisco Unicorns for the 2026 season.
A 2011 World Cup and 2013 Champions Trophy winner, Ashwin has taken 765 international wickets and ranks among Test cricket’s leading wicket-takers. He expressed excitement about contributing to the franchise and promoting cricket in the United States. Unicorns head coach Cameron White praised Ashwin’s experience and cricketing intelligence. A proven IPL performer, Ashwin has represented multiple franchises.
His addition is expected to boost the Unicorns’ title ambitions while enhancing the league’s global appeal significantly.