1. Mankading dismissal of Jos Buttler by R Ashwin
Now, this is one dismissal that is still discussed by fans on social media involving R. Ashwin and Jos Buttler. In 2019, Kings XI Punjab was facing Rajasthan Royals away from home and Jos Buttler was quickly taking the match away from the visitors.
Then came the moment of the match which shocked everyone and Ashwin became some sort of a villain. The KXIP skipper saw Buttler backing up too far at the non-striker’s end and decided to dislodge the bails and appealed for a ‘mankading’ dismissals.
Buttler was furious as he thought that it wasn’t in the spirit of the game was seen giving a mouthful to Ashwin. However, Ashwin was least bothered by it and the decision was sent upstairs. The third umpire rightly gave it out as Buttler was miles out of his crease even before Ashwin could deliver the ball. The decision completely changed the match was KXIP made a comeback and in the end, won the match.
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