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Ravichandran Ashwin sidelined by injury, Peter Siddle steps in

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 7:35 PM

Last updated Jul 9, 2026

Ravichandran Ashwin sidelined by injury, Peter Siddle steps in

Summary

Ravichandran Ashwin is ruled out of Major League Cricket 2026 due to a right knee injury after just one match. Ashwin's sole appearance came against Texas Super Kings, where he failed to take a wicket. He expressed disappointment in leaving the San Francisco Unicorns early, while Peter Siddle has been named as his replacement. Siddle previously filled in for other players during the tournament and will now remain with the Unicorns for the remainder of the season. Ashwin's next focus is the upcoming European T20 Premier League, where he is set to captain the Dublin Guardians in August.

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Status Watch

•Ashwin managed only one appearance in MLC 2026 before injury.
•Peter Siddle replaces Ashwin for the rest of the season.
•Ashwin's injury follows prior surgery affecting his play.
•Unicorns are currently atop the MLC points table.
•Ashwin will captain the Dublin Guardians in the European T20 Premier League.

Latest Updates

7:35 PMYahoo Sports — R Ashwin out of MLC 2026: Injury ends India legend's campaign after one match

What they're saying

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Ravichandran Ashwin's historic Major League Cricket stint has been cut short by a knee injury. The San Francisco Unicorns have named Peter Siddle as his replacement.
— Yahoo Sports

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