Indiaâs Ravichandran Ashwin withdraws from Test due to âhousehold emergencyâ
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India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Friday withdrew from the ongoing third Test against England as he flew again to Chennai to attend to his sick mom.
BCCI supplied an replace on the event however didn’t point out that the medical subject relates Ashwinâs mom. However, BCCI President Rajeev Shukla posted on X that itâs off-spinnerâs mom, who has fallen sick.
âRavichandran Ashwin has withdrawn from the Test squad, efficient instantly due to a household medical emergency. In these difficult occasions, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the group totally helps Ashwin,â BCCI stated in a media launch.
âThe BCCI extends its heartfelt assist to the champion cricketer and his household. The well being and well-being of the gamers and their family members are of utmost significance. The Board requests respect for the privateness of Ashwin and his household as they navigate via this difficult time,â the assertion added additional.
A couple of minutes later, Shukla posted on X, âWishing speedy restoration of mom of @ashwinravi99. He has to rush and depart Rajkot take a look at to Chennai to be together with his mom.â BCCI secretary Jay Shah stated, âThe Board and the group will proceed to present any obligatory help to Ashwin and can hold the traces of communication open to supply assist as wanted. Team India appreciates the understanding and empathy of the followers and media throughout this delicate interval.â India will play the rest of the third Test with 10 males and 4 specialist bowlers.
It is known that Ashwin won’t be obtainable for the remaining two Test matches in Ranchi (Feb 25-29) and Dharamsala (March 7-11).
As far as off-spin bowling substitute is anxious, group already has Washington Sundar in its ranks.
The different potential replacements, outdoors the squad are veterans Jayant Yadav and Jalaj Saxena together with younger Pulkit Narang.