R Ashwin withdraws from third Test against England due to family emergency, rushes home to be with his mother

Indian spinning sensation R Ashwin has withdrawn from the continuing third Test against England due to a family medical emergency.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) introduced on Friday (February 16, 2024) after the top of the second day’s play.

“In these difficult occasions, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the crew absolutely helps Ashwin,” the assertion stated.

“The BCCI extends its heartfelt assist to the champion cricketer and his family. The well being and well-being of the gamers and their family members are of utmost significance,” the assertion stated.

“The Board requests respect for the privateness of Ashwin and his family as they navigate via this difficult time,” the Indian Cricket Board stated.

“The Board and the crew will proceed to present any needed help to Ashwin and can preserve the strains of communication open to provide assist as wanted. Team India appreciates the understanding and empathy of the followers and media throughout this delicate interval,” the assertion stated.

According to experiences, the emergency is said Ashwin’s mother’s well being as mirrored in an X submit by BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla: “Wishing speedy restoration of mother of @ashwinravi99. He has to rush and go away Rajkot take a look at to Chennai to be with his mother. @BCCI.”

Ashwin scalps five hundredth Test wicket

Ashwin grew to become simply the second Indian bowler and ninth total to take 500 wickets in Test cricket.

Ashwin achieved the milestone through the ongoing Test match in Rajkot against England.

The off-spinner was on 499 scalps on the finish of the second Test in Vizag and accomplished his five hundredth with the wicket of Zak Crawley on Day 2 of the third Test.

Ashwin is the ninth bowler in Test historical past to breach the 500-wicket barrier, and the one one from India since Anil Kumble.

Muttiah Muralitharan, Shane Warne, Anil Kumble and Nathan Lyon are the one different spinners forward of him within the listing of highest wicket-takers in Test historical past.