MS Dhoni's name used by Iceland Cricket to mock Ricky Ponting for Mankading views

R Ashwin has once again sparked  ‘Spirit of Cricket’ debate after he let go an opportunity to mankad Bangalore opener, Aaron Finch, during Match 19 of Dream11 IPL 2020 on Monday. During Bangalore vs Delhi live match, R Ashwin once again stopped in his action when Aaron Finch left his crease. However, this time around, R Ashwin didn't try to dismiss Aaron Finch but warned him and also smiled at umpire. Even Aaron Finch smiled as play got underway.

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Ashwin mankading: Iceland Cricket takes a cheeky jibe at Ricky Ponting

reason R Ashwin refrained himself from mankading Aaron Finch is because he had a chat with Delhi head coach Ricky Ponting ahead of Dream11 IPL 2020 over running n-striker out if batsman leaves crease before ball is bowled. Ricky Ponting had said that ne of Delhi players would Mankad and it seems like R Ashwin was influenced by Ricky Ponting. After R Ashwin let go of chance to dismiss Aaron Finch,  cameras turned towards Ricky Ponting, who had a sly grin on his face.

After Ashwin mankading incident, a massive debate started on Twitter with fans giving ir two cents on mode of dismissal. Meanwhile, Iceland Cricket's Twitter handle came up with a sarcastic response to counter Ricky Ponting's definition of 'Spirit of Cricket'. Iceland Cricket posted a photo of MS Dhoni stumping AB de Villiers from previous editions of IPL. Iceland Cricket termed MS Dhoni as ‘unsporting’ as former Indian captain didn’t give batsman a warning before affecting stumping.

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Iceland Cricket's tweet was well-received by fans as y lauded m for ir hilarious jibe at Ricky Ponting. Several comments poured in where fans backed R Ashwin as what he was doing was within laws of game.

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Dream11 IPL 2020: R Ashwin sternly warns batsmen to stay inside ir crease 

R Ashwin might have spared Aaron Finch but Delhi spinner is in mood to repeat his act of generosity going ahead in Dream11 IPL 2020. R Ashwin took to Twitter, a couple of hours after Bangalore vs Delhi match ended, and tweeted on incident. off-spinner made it clear that he will t spare any batsman going forward and warned m to stay inside ir crease. Ashwin added that he is saying it on record which is why he shouldn't be blamed on later. R Ashwin also tagged Ricky Ponting in his tweet and jokingly said that he and Aaron Finch are good friends.

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SOURCE: AP