India given five-run penalty as Ashwin runs on middle danger area of pitch in the IND vs ENG 3rd Test.

Indian all-rounder R Ashwin is renowned for his astute understanding of cricket’s nuances. His mastery of the game’s rules and his ability to remain composed under pressure have earned him accolades. This was evident in a crucial moment during the T20 World Cup match against Pakistan, where Ashwin’s calm demeanor saw him leave a wide ball when India needed just two runs to win off the final delivery.

However, in the ongoing third Test against England in Rajkot, Ravichandran Ashwin took his place, partnering with debutant Dhruv Jurel until Ashwin was cautioned by umpire Joel Wilson for running on the pitch. This led to a penalty of 5 runs, giving England a 5-run advantage as they began their batting innings.

Ashwin was cautioned by West Indian umpire Joel Wilson for running on the middle of the pitch, a violation of the rules. Consequently, the umpire penalized India with five runs. Consequently, England will commence their innings with a score of 5/0.

India faced early difficulties on Day 2, losing both overnight batsman Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav within the initial hour of play. Jadeja, who was the second-highest run-scorer for India in the first innings, had provided crucial support to captain Rohit Sharma, who achieved a century.

Notably, Ashwin’s warning and penalty came after his teammate Ravindra Jadeja received a similar caution on the first day of the Test for encroaching into the danger area on the pitch.