India’s Ravichandran Ashwin withdraws from third Test due to family emergency
The cricket world was left in disbelief following Ravi Ashwin’s sudden withdrawal amidst ‘forbidden’ drama during the third Test against England. The renowned Indian spinner had to step back from the match due to a pressing family matter.
In a whirlwind turn of events, Ashwin, renowned for his stellar performance, had clinched his 500th Test wicket by dismissing Zak Crawley on the second day’s final session, joining an elite group led by Anil Kumble as the second Indian to achieve this milestone.
However, shortly after the close of play, the Board of Cricket for Control in India (BCCI) made a somber announcement of Ashwin’s departure from the match. BCCI Secretary Jay Shah expressed unwavering support for Ashwin and his family amidst these trying times.
“In these challenging times, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the team fully supports Ashwin,” said Shah in a heartfelt statement. “The health and well-being of the players and their loved ones are of utmost importance.”
Providing further insight, BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla disclosed that Ashwin’s mother’s health was the reason for his sudden exit, emphasizing the urgency of the situation.
India, already missing Virat Kohli for the series, faces uncertainty regarding Ashwin’s replacement as MCC regulations offer limited clarity on mid-match substitutions, especially in the context of the World Test Championship.
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