R Ashwin roasts fan over tagging him for Glenn McGrath's 'Mankading' comments

Indian off-spinner R Ashwin's stint with  Kings XI Punjab was filled with a lot of ups and downs. While R Ashwin performed consistently for team, his stint as captain of side was controversial because of ir inability to retain form. In KXIP's first match of IPL 2019, R Ashwin courted controversy when he 'Mankaded' a well-set Jos Buttler.

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R Aswhin Mankad: Ashwin responds to fan after Mankading taunt

A fan tweeted an im which showed Australian legend Glenn McGrath being interviewed by ESPNcricinfo. When asked if he would resort to Mankading for winning a World Cup final, Glenn McGrath replied that he would t. Trying to taunt R Ashwin over his 2019 IPL incident, fan tagged R Ashwin in his tweet. Ashwin came back with a very strong comeback for fan and tried to end discussion. Ashwin explained how he respects Glenn McGrath but McGrath's personal values are t absolute to R Ashwin. Here is tweet.

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R Ashwin Mankad: A controversial start to IPL

Rajasthan Royals were hosting Kings XI Punjab when R Ashwin Mankad incident happened. A well settled Jos Buttler was batting for Rajasthan Royals as looked comfortable in chasing down KXIP's total. However, in 13th over, R Ashwin Mankad incident happened as KXIP caught Buttler pulling out of crease too early. A visibly agitated Buttler argued with Ashwin and left ground with visible anger.  controversial dismissal led to a lot of debates and R Ashwin always maintained that he acted within laws of game. 

Buttler was supposed to rejoin Rajasthan Royals as R Ashwin made his way to Delhi Capitals. However, BCCI has IPL 2020 postponed until furr tice due to coronavirus pandemic.

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