Yuvraj Singh to become the first Indian player to feature in Big Bash League

Sydney: Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh is looking to become the first player from the country to feature in Big Bash League (BBL) as he is searching for a club in Australia's premier T20 competition.

According to a report in Sydney Morning Herald, Yuvraj's manager Jason Warne of W Sports & Media has confirmed that the former India all-rounder is actively pursuing a BBL opportunity this summer. He also has said that Cricket Australia are interested in finding Yuvraj a club in BBL.

"We're working with CA to try to find him a home," Warne said on Monday.

The BBL will be entering its 10th season this year but it is yet to feature even a single Indian player as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) doesn't issue no-objection certificates for players unless they have retired from the Indian Premier League and are not needed for international duties. IANS