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Last Updated: February 17, 2024, 00:01 IST
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Senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Friday withdrew from the continued third Test between India and England owing to a household medical emergency, hours after touching the coveted milestone of 500 Test wickets.
Rajkot, Feb 16: Senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Friday withdrew from the continued third Test between India and England owing to a household medical emergency, hours after touching the coveted milestone of 500 Test wickets.
BCCI offered an replace on the event.
“Ravichandran Ashwin has withdrawn from the Test squad, effective immediately due to a family medical emergency. In these challenging times, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the team fully supports Ashwin,” BCCI stated in a media launch.
The Indian Cricket Board didn’t reveal the precise motive for Ashwin’s withdrawal and requested all to respect the cricketer’s privateness.
“The BCCI extends its heartfelt support to the champion cricketer and his family. The health and well-being of the players and their loved ones are of utmost importance. The Board requests respect for the privacy of Ashwin and his family as they navigate through this challenging time,” the assertion added additional.
Ashwin, who attended the submit match media convention to talk on his milestone, flew again to Chennai.
“The Board and the team will continue to provide any necessary assistance to Ashwin and will keep the lines of communication open to offer support as needed. Team India appreciates the understanding and empathy of the fans and media during this sensitive period,” BCCI secretary Jay Shah was quoted as saying within the launch.
India will play the rest of the third Test with 10 males and 4 specialist bowlers.
It is known that Ashwin may not be out there for the remaining two Test matches in Ranchi (Feb 25-29) and Dharamsala (March 7-11).
As far as off-spin bowling substitute is worried, crew already has Washington Sundar in its ranks.
The different doable replacements, exterior the squad are veterans Jayant Yadav and Jalaj Saxena together with younger Pulkit Narang. PTI DDV KHS AT AT
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