IND vs ENG, 3rd Test: Ashwin returns to bowl in Rajkot following family emergency; fans applaud his dedication
By Ovaise Shariff | First Published Feb 18, 2024, 2:43 PM ISTRavichandran Ashwin returns to the bowling crease for IND vs ENG 3rd Test in Rajkot after a brief absence due to a family emergency. Fans express admiration for Ashwin's dedication.
Ravichandran Ashwin has made a return to bowling on Day 4 of the 3rd Test against England. The Indian spinner had earlier left the Rajkot Test and opted out of the squad due to a family medical emergency. Having flown back to Chennai to attend to his mother, Ashwin's remarkable dedication is evident as he rejoins the Indian team less than 48 hours later.
BCCI arranged charter flight for Ashwin to go back to his home due to a family emergency and for returning to Rajkot as well.
- Great work by the board in tough times. pic.twitter.com/HY9bMJZqZE
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced Ashwin's return, stating, "The BCCI is pleased to announce the return of R 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. 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 cause in the ongoing Test match." Fans and cricket enthusiasts express admiration for Ashwin's commitment during a challenging time.
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Here are some of the Twitter reactions:
Ashwin Anna entry in Rajkot stadium after lunch🔥 pic.twitter.com/9M27umL8kf
— Abhishek (@be_mewadi)Ravi Ashwin is here in Rajkot with team India !!!
- The dedication from Ashwin is simply unmatchable. 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/TmaCKmUCry
Ravi Ashwin has joined team India and started bowling at the Rajkot Stadium. pic.twitter.com/elNGBbARIp
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra)Ravichandran Ashwin has reached Rajkot. [Cricbuzz]
- Unreal dedication from Ash. 👌 pic.twitter.com/zc3ZxojM7U
Dedication and committment to Test Cricket:
- Kumble came back to bowling even after a fractured jaw
- Ashwin returned to match even after a family emergency
No wonder both have 500+ test wickets 🔥 pic.twitter.com/td44sFoYYv
BCCI arrenged a chartered flight for Ravi Ashwin to back his home for family emergency and returns to join Team India at Rajkot.
- What a great work by BCCI, This is amazing...!!!! 🇮🇳🙌 pic.twitter.com/cS5ZlgfKWr
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