R Ashwin recently recalled the controversial incident of running out Jos Buttler in IPL 2019, which sparked a major debate on fair play. Despite facing criticism, Ashwin has always stood by his decision. The incident occurred during a match between KXIP and RR, where Ashwin, representing Punjab, mankaded Buttler at the non-striker’s end. This led to Buttler’s dismissal and ultimately impacted the outcome of the match, with Punjab winning by 14 runs.
In a recent interview on JioStar’s The Ravichandran Ashwin Experience, Ashwin defended his actions, stating that he did it to win and not to prove a point to anyone. He emphasized that the rules allow for such dismissals and that it is not a question of character but rather playing within the laws of the game. Ashwin also expressed his pride in the decision and encouraged other bowlers to consider similar actions without succumbing to societal pressure.
The incident received mixed reactions, with some supporting Ashwin’s move while others criticized it for going against the spirit of cricket. Ashwin remains firm in his stance and is unapologetic about his decision, asserting that he will continue to play within the rules and support others who do the same.
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