Ravichandran Ashwin withdraws from Rajkot Test due to family medical emergency

In a giant blow to the Indian cricket group, the star bowler Ravichandran Ashwin has been dominated out of the continuing third Test match towards England in Rajkot on Friday. Ashwin withdrew his identify due to a family medical emergency after Day 2’s play at Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) revealed that the veteran bowler withdrew from the third match efficient instantly due to a family medical emergency on Friday. The BCCI additionally requested followers and media to give privateness to the participant and his family throughout this difficult time. 

“The BCCI extends its heartfelt support to the champion cricketer and his family,” the BCCI assertion stated. “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 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.”

Ashwin highlighted Day 2 by recording his five hundredth Test wicket after scoring essential runs within the first innings. Ashwin gave India an important breakthrough after Tea with Zak Crawley’s wicket and turned the one second Indian bowler and ninth general to script 500 Test wickets.

However, England managed to reply impressively to India’s 445 with aggressive cricket within the final session. Ben Ducket registered an 88-ball hundred as he smashed 133* off simply 118 balls to cost England to 207/2 in simply 35 overs when umpires referred to as stumps on Day 2.

England are nonetheless trailing by 238 runs however Ashwin’s withdrawal offers the visiting aspect a slight management of the sport. Ashwin has taken solely ten wickets in 5 innings on this collection but has been India’s first-choice spin choice going into the crucial  Day 3 of the Rajkot Test.