Ravichandran Ashwin's Controversial LBW Decision Sparks Debate in TNPL 2025

In a dramatic TNPL 2025 match, Dindigul Dragons' captain Ravichandran Ashwin confronted the on-field female umpire after being given out LBW. The incident occurred during a challenging game where Dindigul faced a batting collapse, ultimately losing to Tiruppur Tamizhans by nine wickets. Ashwin's reaction to the umpiring decision has sparked discussions among fans and analysts alike. Discover the details of this controversial moment and the match's outcome, including key performances from both teams.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 8, 2025, 22:46 IST

Ashwin's Discontent Over Umpiring Decision

During the Tamil Nadu Premier League 2025 match on June 8, Dindigul Dragons' captain, Ravichandran Ashwin, expressed his frustration towards the on-field female umpire after being ruled out LBW against Tiruppur Tamizhans at the SNR College Cricket Stadium in Coimbatore.

The incident unfolded in the fifth over of Dindigul's innings when Ashwin attempted a paddle sweep against Sai Kishore's spin delivery. Unfortunately, he missed the ball entirely, resulting in it striking his pad. The umpire raised her finger to signal the out decision, catching Ashwin off guard and leading to his visible anger.

Seeking clarification, Ashwin approached the umpire but received little response. He returned to the dugout visibly upset, hitting his pads in frustration over the dismissal, having scored 18 runs. A video capturing this moment was shared by a sports channel on social media.

Dindigul Dragons' Struggles in the Match

In the same match, Dindigul Dragons faced a significant setback, being bowled out for just 93 runs in 16.2 overs after being asked to bat first by Tiruppur's captain, Sai Kishore. Despite a promising start, reaching 59/1 in the first six overs, the team suffered a dramatic collapse.

Following the dismissal of Indrajit, Dindigul found themselves at 61/3, and their batting order crumbled, losing the last seven wickets for a mere 32 runs. Esakkimuthu A was instrumental in this collapse, achieving impressive bowling figures of 4/26.

Shivam Singh was the standout performer for Dindigul, scoring 30 runs off 27 balls, while both Ashwin and R.K. Jayant contributed 18 runs each. In addition to Esakkimuthu's performance, Mathivannan and Sai Kishore also made significant contributions with two and three wickets, respectively.

Dindigul Dragons Face First Defeat of the Season

The Dindigul Dragons experienced their first loss of the Tamil Nadu Premier League 2025, succumbing to a nine-wicket defeat against Tiruppur Tamizhans.

After their batting collapse, Dindigul could not defend their total, with Tiruppur successfully chasing down the target of 94 runs in just 11.5 overs. Ganeshan Periyaswamy was the only bowler to take a wicket for Dindigul, dismissing Amit Sathvik for 13 runs.

Tiruppur's Tushar Raheja was the star of the chase, scoring an impressive unbeaten 65 runs off 39 balls, while S Radhakrishnan supported with 14 runs off 21 balls. Currently, the Dindigul Dragons sit in fifth place on the points table with one win and one loss, while Tiruppur holds the second position due to a superior run rate.