Veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has withdrawn amid the ongoing third Test match against England at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot due to a family emergency.
BCCI has confirmed about Ashwin’s withdrawal from the match. The board also extended its full support to Ashwin during these challenging times. However, specific details of the medical emergency were not disclosed and privacy for Ashwin and his family was requested.
Meanwhile, Team India’s former wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik gave a significant update on Ravichandran Ashwin’s return in the ongoing series. As per Karthik, the premier off-spinner left the ongoing third Test match midway due to his mother’s illness.
With two more days to go, Karthik, who is one of the commentators in the ongoing series, revealed that Ashwin would be permitted to rejoin the team whenever he wants. In a rare permission, the Test veteran will be allowed to both bat and bowl.
“Ashwin can come anytime during this Test Match and bowl straightaway. The umpires have given Ashwin that favor,” said Karthik on air.
As per sources, the umpires decided in consultation and agreement with the opposition team captain in this regard.
Notably, both Karthik and Ashwin represent Tamil Nadu in domestic cricket.