Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh could become the first Indian player to take part in Australia's Big Bash League (BBL). Clubs would be keen to sign up former India captain MS Dhoni should he be available.

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According to BCCI rules, active players are forbidden from taking part in overseas T20 leagues without a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the board.

With Yuvraj and Dhoni already retired from international cricket, opportunities in foreign leagues could be the next big thing.

According to the Sydney Morning Herald, Yuvraj's manager Jason Warne of W Sports & Media has confirmed that Cricket Australia is trying to find a BBL franchise.

The report also stated that Cricket Australia (CA) is trying to help find Yuvraj a team. Sydney Morning Herald quoted Australian Cricketers’ Association president Shane Watson as saying that inclusion of Indian players would boost the Big Bash League. Till date, no Indian male player has featured in the BBL.

"It would be incredible for them to be able to play in these tournaments. That is the ideal situation. There are so many world-class T20 players in India that aren't playing for India that could be potentially available to play in the Big Bash and other tournaments around the world," Watson said.

Yuvraj, who was the 2011 World Cup player of the tournament, last played for India in 2017. The left-handed batsman scored 8701 runs in 304 ODIs and took 111 wickets for India. He also played 40 Tests and 58 T20Is.