Suryakumar Yadav has posted an emotional message for R Ashwin, after the off-spinner accomplished his 500 Check wickets on Day 2 of the third Check on the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot.
“Ash bhai yaar rula diya aapke smile ne (Your smile has made me cry),” Surya wrote on his Instagram story.
“Congratulartions to you and your loved ones.”
Ashwin, who reached the milestone after taking the wicket of Zak Crawley in England’s first innings has withdrawn from India’s Check aspect in Rajkot, efficient instantly, due to a household medical emergency.
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Take A Bow, R Ashwin 🙌 🙌
Comply with the match ▶️ https://t.co/FM0hVG5pje#TeamIndia | #INDvENG | @ashwinravi99 | @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/XOAfL0lYmA
— BCCI (@BCCI) February 16, 2024
“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 staff will proceed to offer any vital help to Ashwin and can hold the traces of communication open to supply assist as wanted. Workforce India appreciates the understanding and empathy of the followers and media throughout this delicate interval.”
Surya had additionally lauded Mohammed Siraj for his efforts on Day 2. “Maaf karna bahut bade bowler of yaar (Forgive me, you’re a nice bowler),” Surya wrote.
R Ashwin withdraws from the third India-England Check as a consequence of household emergency.
In these difficult instances, the Board of Management for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the staff absolutely helps Ashwin.https://t.co/U2E19OfkGR
— BCCI (@BCCI) February 16, 2024
Mohammed Siraj has grabbed 4 wickets, whereas Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja picked up two every as England have been dismissed for 319 in 71.1 overs.
India had made 445 of their first innings with Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja scoring centuries.
England have been 290/5 at lunch, however after the break Siraj took the wickets of Ben Foakes, Rehan Ahmed and James Anderson, whereas Jadeja accounted for the damaging Ben Stokes (41) and Tom Hartley. At Tea on Day 3, India are main by 170 runs however misplaced their captain Rohit Sharma.
India will play the rest of the third Check with 10 males and 4 specialist bowlers.