Ravi Ashwin's Controversial LBW Decision Sparks Debate in TNPL 2025
Controversy Unfolds in TNPL Match
Ravi Ashwin, renowned for his sharp cricketing intellect, found himself at the center of a heated debate during a Tamil Nadu Premier League 2025 match between the Dindigul Dragons and IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans. This incident took place at the SNR College Cricket Ground in Coimbatore during the league's fifth match. Ashwin, representing the Tiruppur Tamizhans, was performing well, having scored 18 runs off 11 deliveries when a pivotal moment occurred in the 4.5 over of the innings.
Left-arm spinner R Sai Kishore bowled a delivery that drifted in as Ashwin attempted a sweep shot. Unfortunately, he missed the ball entirely, leading to an appeal from the bowler. The umpire promptly raised his finger, declaring Ashwin out lbw. However, replays showed that the ball had pitched outside the leg stump, making the lbw decision questionable.
Clearly frustrated by the ruling, Ashwin walked off the field, visibly upset. The incident quickly gained traction online, prompting discussions among fans and analysts about the quality of umpiring and whether the Decision Review System (DRS) should be implemented in domestic leagues like the TNPL.
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Ash அண்ணா Not Happy அண்ணாச்சி! 😶🌫
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