R Ashwin withdraws from Rajkot Take a look at due to household emergency
India offspinner R Ashwin has withdrawn from India’s Take a look at aspect in Rajkot, efficient instantly, due to a household medical emergency.
“The BCCI extends its heartfelt assist to the champion cricketer and his household,” the Indian board mentioned in a media launch. “The well being and well-being of the gamers and their family members are of utmost significance. The Board requests respect for the privateness of Ashwin and his household as they navigate by way of this difficult time.
“The Board and the group will proceed to supply any crucial help to Ashwin and can preserve the traces of communication open to supply assist as wanted. Crew India appreciates the understanding and empathy of the followers and media throughout this delicate interval.”
Ashwin’s withdrawal may depart India with solely ten gamers, with three days of play left within the Rajkot Take a look at. Ordinarily, enjoying substitutes are solely permitted for gamers dominated out by concussions or Covid-19. Within the absence of Ashwin, India are left with Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav as frontline spin choices for the remainder of this Take a look at.
On the second day in Rajkot, Ashwin had reached a big milestone, turning into the ninth bowler to 500 Take a look at wickets.
