Jos Buttler was run out by R Ashwin in a controversial manner. (Source: IPL)Kings XI Punjab skipper Ravichandran Ashwin caused a controversial dismissal in the Indian Premier League 2019 clash against Rajasthan Royals on Monday. During the 12th over of RR’s innings, Ashwin spotted that Buttler was outside his crease as he took his bowling run-up.
The right-handed batsman was on 68 at the time and was looking good. But seeing that Buttler was outside his crease, Ashwin dislodged the stumps, causing an end to his innings at a crucial stage in the match. Buttler indulged in a heated discussion in the middle with Ashwin and then walked off infuriated.
Ravichandran Ashwin did the smart work.
Jos Buttler was backing up too far…
There’s appeal for mankading here & #JosButtler is run-out.
Well Done #Ashwin#RRvKXIP #IPL2019 pic.twitter.com/fryTrCHeVh
— Sanjeev Thakur 🇮🇳 संजीव ठाकुर🚩 (@Sanjeev_Thakur_) 25 March 2019
The incident sparked a debate among cricket fraternity on whether the run out was done in a poor taste, considering Ashwin had not warned Buttler even once before dismissing him in this fashion.
Law is above The Mythical Spirit of The Game. Don’t fret. Don’t frown. #Ashwin #Buttler #RRvKXIP #IPL
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) March 25, 2019
He ain’t winning any spirit of cricket awards is old ashwin
— Dale Steyn (@DaleSteyn62) March 25, 2019
He ain’t winning any spirit of cricket awards is old ashwin
— Dale Steyn (@DaleSteyn62) March 25, 2019
Awful Skip if Jos wasn’t warned ….. !!! https://t.co/qieicCs7Ul
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) March 25, 2019
How’s playing within the laws of the game ‘unfair’?? #RRvKXIP #IPL #Ashwin
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) March 25, 2019
It’s within the laws of the game but Jos Butler should have been warned by Ashwin before that. Very Surprised ! Remember Ashwin doing the same in an international game where Sehwag withdrew the appeal.
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) March 25, 20193
Rajasthan Royals were asked to chase down the total of 185 by KXIP, after Chris Gayle scored 79 in 47 balls for the visitors.
