Archive · 29 May 2025
Ashwin Criticizes Pant for Withdrawing Appeal in Jitesh-Digvesh Incident
Ravichandran Ashwin criticized Rishabh Pant for withdrawing an appeal during a cricket match.
He argued Pant should have supported his bowler, Digvesh Rathi, instead of appearing to undermine him.
The incident involved a potential run-out, which was reviewed by the umpire.
Ashwin believes Pant's action made the bowler look bad in front of many people.
Ashwin, who had previously been involved in similar incidents, felt that a captain's job is to back the bowler.
He highlighted that the decision went to the third umpire and it was the right one.
Ravichandran Ashwin criticized Rishabh Pant for withdrawing an appeal during an IPL match.
The incident involved Jitesh Sharma and Digvesh Rathi.
Ashwin felt Pant should have backed Rathi instead of withdrawing the appeal.
The umpire initially asked if the LSG captain was appealing, which was then sent to the third umpire.
Ashwin, who previously executed a similar dismissal, believes Pant's action undermined the bowler.
- Who
- Ravichandran Ashwin, Rishabh Pant, Digvesh Rathi, Jitesh Sharma.
- What
- Ashwin's criticism of Pant's decision to withdraw an appeal.
- When
- During the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Lucknow Super Giants match.
- Where
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Lucknow Super Giants match.
- Why
- Following Pant's withdrawal of the appeal, Ashwin believes Pant should support the bowler
Sportsmanship vs. Support
Captain's Support for Bowler
Captain's Role
Sportsmanship vs. Support
Commentators praised Pant for withdrawing the appeal, highlighting sportsmanship.
Captain's Support for Bowler
Ashwin believes Pant should have backed his bowler Rathi and not withdrawn the appeal, as the bowler's job is to support their team, and withdrawing the appeal is unfair on the bowler.
- Players Involved
- Jitesh Sharma, Digvesh Rathi, Rishabh Pant, Ravichandran Ashwin
- Teams Involved
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Lucknow Super Giants
- Incident
- Potential run-out appeal withdrawn
- Match Venue
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Lucknow Super Giants
- Ashwin's Stance
- Pant should have supported his bowler
Sources
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