India’s R Ashwin in motion in the course of the 2nd day of 3rd Cricket Test Match between India and England at Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot,Gujarat on Friday February 16, 2024.
| Photo Credit: VIJAY SONEJI
Senior India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin shall be again on nationwide responsibility for the rest of the continued third Test towards England after attending to a household medical emergency, the BCCI confirmed on February 18.
Ashwin had to rush again house hours after reaching the coveted milestone of 500 Test wickets on the second day of the third Test and BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla knowledgeable on social media that the cricketer’s mom was not conserving properly.
The BCCI confirmed that Ashwin shall be accessible from the fourth day itself.
“The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is pleased to announce the return of Ravichandran Ashwin to the squad after a brief absence due to a family emergency. Ashwin had to temporarily withdraw from the squad after Day 2 of the 3rd Test in Rajkot to attend to a family emergency,” the board mentioned in an announcement.
“Both R Ashwin and the team management are pleased to confirm that he will be back in action on Day 4 and will continue to contribute towards the team’s cause in the ongoing Test match,” the assertion added.
Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik hinted about Ashwin’s imminent return on-air whereas commentating for the host broadcaster earlier than the beginning of the proceedings on day 4.
