Ravi Ashwin mankads Jos Buttler: Twitter indulged in heavy debate on Ashwin’s debatable dismissal against RR.
During the fourth match of the ongoing 12th season of the Indian Premier League between Rajasthan Royals and Kings XI Punjab at Jaipur, Kings XI Punjab captain Ravichandran Ashwin ran out Rajasthan Royals wicket-keeper batsman Jos Buttler in an unusual manner.
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In a dismissal which will go down as another incident of ‘Mankading’ in cricket, Ashwin was witnessed dislodging the bails at the non-striker’s end before taking his bowling action. Buttler, who was backing up too far ahead, had no idea as to what was happening until he looked back.
Immediately post the dismissal, both Buttler and Ashwin were seen arguing with each other. After the on-field umpire referred the decision to the third umpire, the latter ruled it in the bowler’s favour. Going by Ashwin’s gestures, it appeared as if he had warned Buttler on earlier occasions as well.
Walking back to the pavilion, Buttler was seen as highly dejected. Coming in to open the batting with captain Ajinkya Rahane, Buttler ended up scoring 69 (43) with the help of 10 fours and two sixes.
Going by the laws of cricket, Mankading is legal for the batsman can’t leave the non-striker’s end before the ball is bowled. Doing the same gives him an undue advantage when it comes to running between the wickets. However, it is a mode of dismissal which will always involve a lot of criticism due to involvement of “spirit of cricket”.
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