“Perhaps most excitingly, Ashwin’s connection with the rapidly growing Indian diaspora in Western Sydney will inspire a new wave of members and fans to join the Thunder Nation.”
"I have been able to go through the ups and downs of being dropped, being brought back, playing in a few World Cups and being a part of some great teams.”
Fans can also catch a slice of India’s second-biggest sport, Kabaddi, with the Pro Kabaddi Melbourne Raid debuting at John Cain Arena after stumps on day three.
Each ambassador will contribute insights and leadership in their area of expertise to foster greater connectivity and inclusivity across the Australian cricket landscape.
In the T20I rankings, India remains the leader with 264 points, although their lead has been reduced from 11 to seven points, with Australia now trailing closely at 257 points.
The crash killed 42-year-old mother Nancy Lefrançois and her 11-year-old son Loïc Chevalier, who were travelling in a passenger vehicle struck in the collision.
