R Ashwin retired from IPL last month and has called time on international cricket in December 2024.
The tournament will mark the veteran Tamil Nadu cricketer's last since he announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League last month, after playing the IPL 2025 for the Chennai Super Kings.
“Legendary Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin (@ashwinravi99) is set to light up Hong Kong! He’ll be a key part of Team India at the @hongkongsixes 2025, happening from 7 to 9 November. Fans will get the rare chance to watch Ashwin’s wizardry in the fastest, most entertaining format of the game. Get ready, Hong Kong—the stage is set for a cricketing spectacle!” Cricket Hong Kong posted on social media.
Ashwin, speaking on the opportunity, expressed his enthusiasm to participate in the format. He said, as per the Times of India, “We have all watched the HK Sixes as youngsters on television, and it has always been an existing format that I wanted to be a part of. This format requires a different strategy and will prove to be high octane, which I am looking forward to playing alongside my ex-teammates. I am also thrilled to compete against some quality players in the opposition teams; it will be a good challenge for us.”
“We are proud to welcome R. Ashwin to the Hong Kong Sixes 2025. His presence in Team India elevates the tournament to an even higher level, bringing one of the finest cricketing minds and performers of this era to Hong Kong. The Sixes is about innovation, entertainment, and world-class talent, and Ashwin embodies all of these qualities. We are confident that fans will be treated to a spectacular show of cricket,” Burji Shroff, Chairperson of Hong Kong Cricket, said.