Ravichandran Ashwin responds with a bold response to fear of non-strikers’ expiry in TNPL 2024

A nail-biting encounter in the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) in the middle The Dindigul Dragons again Nellai Royal Kings it was almost overshadowed by a controversial incident similar to the dispute over the expulsion of non-partisans. The Kings won by four wickets, but the game will be remembered as the batsmen are almost gone and so is the result itself.

Ravichandran Ashwin struck with deja vu

In a strange twist of fate, Ravichandran Ashwinthe man who brought up the dismissal of non-strikers, was involved in an incident near Mankad in the 2024 TNPL match.

While batting against Dindigul Dragons, Ashwin was given a stern warning by the bowler, Mohan Prasath. The left-arm spinner stopped his delivery in the middle and signaled to the umpire about Ashwin’s position. Replays showed that Ashwin’s bat was already on the ground, avoiding a potential dismissal.

Here is the video:

Ash Anna be like : नी पादिचा School-ला ना Headmaster दा! 😎😂

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— Star Sports Tamil (@StarSportsTamil) July 28, 2024

Ashwin’s epic response after a saga that almost ended

The incident quickly sparked discussions among cricket fans, and among those weighing in was India’s brilliant all-rounder, Ashwin. Known for his sharp mind, and cricket, the Chennai-born cricketer took to social media to share his views on the matter.

With his signature wit, Ashwin added fuel to the internet buzz. He went on to say that the discussion was intensified by taking tact from the commentators who gave their analysis on the incident. The off-spinner insisted that he would not have got out even if the bowler had successfully delivered a certain run-out.

Accompanying posts with playful captions, “They do not know the law!”, Ashwin’s tweet went viral. Ashwin’s post was a clear demonstration of his enjoyment of misinterpretation.

Cos they don’t know the law😂 pic.twitter.com/r1B6Ndyyue

— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashinravi99) July 29, 2024

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A history of Ashwin’s controversies involving some dismissals

This is far from the first time Ashwin has been there the center of the debate about the end of non-strikers. In 2019, he used this eviction method to get fired Jos Buttler of Indian Premier Leaguewhich sparked a heated debate about the spirit of the game.

Ashwin, however, has been defending his action, insisting that it was a legal dismissal within the rules of cricket. His latest comments reinforce his unwavering stance on the issue.

While the TNPL match will be remembered for its happy ending, Ashwin’s involvement has no doubt added another layer to the ongoing exit talk. His sharp commentary and historical precedent also brought the controversial dismissal into the open.

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