WATCH: RAREST OF RARE event in TNPL 2023, R Ashwin creates ruckus with his decision to re-review a decision against BA11SY Trichy

As everyone knows, R Ashwin playing on the cricket field and things going smoothly don’t go hand in hand.

R Ashwin bowling in TNPL (Image via TNPL)

A brand-new edition of the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) has kicked off and India’s star off-spinner, R Ashwin has taken centre stage, playing for the Dindigul Dragons. The seasoned cricketer who plays for the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) missed out on the World Test Championship (WTC) Final. Nevertheless, with plenty of time left for India’s next assignment, Ashwin is taking part in TNPL 2023.

Now, as everyone knows, R Ashwin playing on the cricket field and things going smoothly don’t go hand in hand. The off-spinner keeps everyone on the edge of the seat with his unique on-field antics. While Ashwin keeps the batters in check with his variations in bowling, he keeps the umpires engaged by continuously challenging their decisions.

But this habit of Ashwin reached a new height when the off-spinner asked for a second review (the first was taken by the batter) on the same ball. As Ashwin got Trichy’s batter Rajkumar R caught behind, the batter challenged the decision. The Third umpire took his time before overruling the on-field decision to not out.

However, Ashwin was not satisfied and wanted the TV Umpire to have a relook. This was something unprecedented. Although the on-field umpires obliged Ashwin’s request, the not-out decision remained as the TV Umpire felt the batter had survived.

2 reviews in one ball, one by batter and one by bowler (Ashwin).

Rarest of incident in world cricket. pic.twitter.com/jB1zZ9qcmw
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) June 14, 2023

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Fans react to this bizarre event!

ashwin tnpl controversy — Fans react to R Ashwin’s controversy in TNPL 2023 (Image via TNPL)

With Ashwin making headlines with his on-field antics yet again, fans could not keep their calm and were left flabbergasted at this weird turn of events. Many felt that this action from Ashwin made no sense as the umpire had already made his decision. However, a few enjoyed this little drama. Moreover, one of the fans also dragged Shubman Gill’s controversial caught-out decision in WTC Final.

Check out the reaction here.

Ravichandran Ashwin knows for starting rare moments.
— DJAY (@djaywalebabu) June 14, 2023

Does anyone have left hand side camera visuals? ??‍♂️??‍♂️
— Anirban #FNO (Free Neutral OpenSource) (@Anirbban) June 14, 2023

How can Ashwin re-review a decision? Kuch bhi.. once a review is concluded, there’s no way a player can challenge the decision.

It’ll end in loop if a review can be challenged. First batsman, then Ashwin, then batsman..
— Prateek Jain (@1leggedtrouser) June 14, 2023

I thought there are only a few seconds from the original decision until you can take the review and you can’t take it after looking at any replays, so how did this happen?
And what was ashwin expecting? The third umpire to reverse his own decision?
— مدثر حسن وانى (@kaeshurr1) June 14, 2023

World cricket , Hmmmmm…

These finals can also be counted in "Final streak" ??
— Rippahhh (@141Adelaide) June 14, 2023

https://twitter.com/vj99_/status/1669008880205189120?s=20

Shubman gill should have taken review like this in wtc final
— Madhav pathak?? (@Madhavpathak9) June 14, 2023

Talking about the outcome of the match, Dindigul Dragons comfortably beat BA11SY Trichy (by six wickets). After bowling out Trichy for 120, Dindigul chased down the target in 14.5 overs. Opening batter Shivam Singh starred with his 30-ball 46 while Subodh Bhati finished the job with his 8-ball 19*. Meanwhile, R Ashwin finished the match with impressive bowling figures of 4–26-2.