WATCH: Ravichandran Ashwin gets warned by bowler for ‘Mankad’ attempt during TNPL 2024 match

Ravichandran Ashwin got a taste of his own medicine during the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) match between Nellai Royal Kings and Dindigul Dragons on Sunday (July 28). The Dragons skipper was warned for a 'Mankad' attempt by the Royal Kings bowler, which is an incident that left the commentary box and the internet in splits.

The Indian off-spinner never hesitates to point out loopholes in the rules of cricket. He has been vocal about running out non-strikers for leaving the crease early and has done that multiple times. However, in a hilarious incident, Ashwin found himself on the receiving end of a warning for the same offence.  

During the 15^th over of the first innings, left-arm spinner Mohan Prasath stopped his run-up midway after noticing non-striker Ashwin stepping out of his crease. The move amused the commentators who couldn't stop laughing. The bowler was seen having a small conversation with the umpire before turning up for his next delivery. 

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However, in the replay, it was shown that Ashwin had his bat inside the crease. The all-rounder would have escaped even if the bowler had hit the stumps. The incident reminded fans of Ashwin’s similar attempt against England’s Jos Buttler in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019. 

Watch the video below: 

Ash அண்ணா be like : நீ படிச்ச School-ல நா Headmaster டா! 😎😂



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Royal Kings end TNPL 2024 campaign on high

Nellai Royal Kings ended their TNPL campaign on a positive note with a four-wicket win against Dindigul Dragons. Opener Shivam Singh’s 59-ball 70 helped Dragons post 136-10 after batting first. Royal Kings reached the target in 17.5 overs thanks to the sensible innings of opener Arun Karthik and captain Ajitesh Guruswamy.

Royal Kings have already crashed out of the tournament as they managed to collect just seven points from as many matches. Meanwhile, Dragons, managed to earn the minimum cut-off points of eight, and will face Chepauk Super Gillies in the Eliminator on Wednesday.