A nail-biting encounter in the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) between Dindigul Dragons and Nellai Royal Kings was nearly overshadowed by a contentious incident that resembled the controversial non-strikers’ run-out dismissal. The Kings clinched a four-wicket victory, but the match will be remembered as much for the near run-out at the non-strikers’ end as for the result itself.
Ravichandran Ashwin struck with a deja vu
In a rather ironic twist of fate, Ravichandran Ashwin, the man who brought the non-strikers’ run-out dismissal into the spotlight, was involved in a near-Mankad incident during a TNPL 2024 match.
While batting for Dindigul Dragons, Ashwin was given a stern warning by the bowler, Mohan Prasath. The left-arm spinner halted his delivery midway and signalled to the umpire about Ashwin’s positioning. Replays showed that Ashwin’s bat was just grounded, escaping a potential dismissal.
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Ash அண்ணா be like : நீ படிச்ச School-ல நா Headmaster டா! 😎😂
📺 தொடர்ந்து காணுங்கள் TNPL | Dindigul Dragons vs Nellai Royal Kings | Star Sports தமிழில் மட்டும்#TNPLOnStar #TNPL2024 #NammaOoruNammaGethu @TNPremierLeague pic.twitter.com/fI97alqNJl
— Star Sports Tamil (@StarSportsTamil) July 28, 2024
Ashwin’s epic response after almost run-out saga
The incident quickly ignited discussions among cricket enthusiasts, and among those weighing in was India’s astute off-spinner, Ashwin. Renowned for his sharp, cricketing mind, the Chennai-born cricketer took to social media to share his perspective on the matter.
With his signature wit, Ashwin added fuel to the online banter. He further escalated the discussion by taking a subtle dig at commentators who had offered their analysis of the incident. The off-spinner emphasized that he would have remained not out even if the bowler had successfully executed the particular run-out dismissal.
Accompanying the post with a playful caption, “They don’t know the rule!”, Ashwin’s tweet instantly went viral. Ashwin’s post was a clear demonstration of his amusement at the incorrect interpretations.
Cos they don’t know the rule😂 pic.twitter.com/r1B6Ndyyue
— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) July 29, 2024
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A history of Ashwin’s controversies involving the particular dismissal
This is far from the first time Ashwin has been the centre of a debate surrounding the non-strikers’ run-out. In 2019, he used this mode of dismissal to dismiss Jos Buttler in the Indian Premier League, sparking a heated controversy about the spirit of the game.
Ashwin, however, has consistently defended his actions, maintaining that they are legitimate dismissals within the laws of cricket. His latest comments reinforce his unwavering stance on the matter.
While the TNPL match will be remembered for its thrilling finish, Ashwin’s involvement has undoubtedly added another layer of intrigue to the ongoing run-out discourse. His sharp commentary and historical precedent have once again brought the controversial dismissal into the spotlight.
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