'I became The Buttler today': Prithi Ashwin's epic reaction to Ricky Ponting's warning to R Ashwin about mankading

 
'I became The Buttler today': Prithi Ashwin's epic reaction to Ricky Ponting's warning to R Ashwin about mankading

Ravichandran Ashwin moved from Kings XI Punjab to Delhi Capitals in the IPL 2020 trade window. There was much speculation about that move before Punjab gave the confirmation that they officially traded him out for the services of Jagadeesha Suchith. Anil Kumble has formed a brilliant core of Karnataka players and to free some funds, it seems like he let go of their former captain Ashwin. 

While Kings XI Punjab were not so successful under Ashwin’s guidance, the captain gained the headlines because of his controversial ‘mankad’ of Jos Buttler in IPL 2019. In a league stage match between Kings XI Punjab and Rajasthan Royals, Buttler was helping Rajasthan win the match. At that time, Ashwin used his smartness and ran him out at the non-striker’s end by the way of mankad. 

This incident drew mixed opinions from the entire cricket universe. The English cricketers defended their compatriot, while the other fans believed that Ashwin did not break any rule. There was also a question of the Spirit of Cricket that rose in this debate. 

However, Ashwin believed that he had not done anything wrong. Since the Tamil Nadu-based off-spin bowler has now moved to Delhi Capitals, his new coach Ricky Ponting issued him a warning that no mankads will be allowed at Delhi Capitals. Ashwin is yet to respond to Ponting’s advice, but his wife Prithi Ashwin took a subtle jibe at the former Australian cricket team captain on Twitter. Here’s how Prithi said goodbye to his beau while also referring to that controversial run out of Buttler. 


"Last evening with beau @ashwinravi99 before he leaves for the IPL, which is basically forever. But the headlines made me 'The Butler' for tonight. #mytimeranout #thatthatmanthatthatproblem."
 


R Ashwin has left for the UAE. He will be in action, making his debut for Delhi in IPL 2020. 

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