DUBAI: Ravichandran Ashwin on Monday refrained from doing what he would instinctively do in the past — Mankad the batsman after he had backed up too far at the non-striker’s end.
Instead, what the Delhi capitals off-spinner did was smile wryly after catching Royal Challengers Bangalore opener Aaron Finch short of the crease during their Indian Premier League match.
Instead, what the Delhi capitals off-spinner did was smile wryly after catching Royal Challengers Bangalore opener Aaron Finch short of the crease during their Indian Premier League match.
The bowler, though, warned the Australian.
ICYMI – Ashwin warns Finch.No, not this time. R Ashwin gives Aaron Finch a warning at the non-striker’s end.… https://t.co/6njc8g9bre
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In the dugout, DC coach Ricky Ponting, who found himself at odds with Ashwin on the contentious issue of Mankading in the run-up to the tournament, also smiled.
The incident happened in the third over of Royal Challengers Bangalore’s innings, when Finch stepped way out of his crease, but the seasoned…
