Ravichandran Ashwin criticized Rishabh Pant’s decision to withdraw a run-out appeal against RCB’s Jitesh Sharma during an IPL match. In the 17th over, Lucknow Super Giants’ Digvesh Rathi had run out Jitesh, but the decision was overturned as the bowler had completed his delivery stride. Ashwin, a supporter of ‘Mankading’, felt Pant should have supported his bowler. He explained the technicalities of the incident and expressed his disapproval of Pant’s actions. Ashwin emphasized the importance of backing players and not humiliating them in front of millions of viewers. He raised concerns about the impact on Rathi and the discouragement it could cause to bowlers in general. Ashwin urged for a more supportive and respectful approach in such situations to avoid affecting players negatively. He highlighted the need to consider the emotional impact on the bowler and emphasized the importance of fair play and sportsmanship in cricket. Ashwin’s comments shed light on the significance of supporting teammates and maintaining dignity in competitive sports.
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