India, Oct. 2 -- The ILT20 auction threw a massive curveball as former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin went unsold, without finding any takers. The second-highest wicket-taker for India in international cricket set his base price at USD 120,000 and was expected to be one of the major headlining acts for the fourth edition of the ILT20; however, everyone was in for a major surprise as he remained unsold and no bid was raised for him.

Former New Zealand pacer Simon Doull offered some insight into Ashwin going unsold, revealing that the 39-year-old pulled out of the auction at the last minute, and this was the main reason behind no one raising the paddle for him.

He also criticised the legendary spinner for not reading the room, saying s...