India's veteran spinner R Ashwin is set to become the first capped male Indian player to participate in the Big Bash League (BBL), with four clubs vying for his services for the latter stages of the season.
The league, which is sanctioned by the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) will start in January next year. Uthappa is a direct signing made by the Capitals, one of the six franchises in the ILT20
India enjoyed a near-perfect ICC Men's T20 World Cup campaign but their run came to an abrupt end as England thrashed Men in Blue by 10 wickets in the semi-final to knock them out of the tournament.