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There has been a debate whether Ashwin deliberately delayed while loading up on his delivery stride having apprehended that Buttler backs up too far. (Photo: BCCI)

'It was instinctive, wasn't planned, was there within the rules of the game': Ashwin

The mode of dismissal is permissible as per ICC Rule 41.16 of playing conditions, according to which there is no need to warn the batsman.

26 Mar 2019 1:09 PM

Kings XI Punjab skipper Ravi Ashwin ran into bowl but didn't release the ball, instead taking off the bails at the non-striker's end of the pitch while Rajasthan Royals batter Jos Buttler was out of his crease.

IPL 2019: Watch Mankad controversy that divided cricket fans worldwide

It's called a Mankad - named after the first player to do it in an international match in 1947.

26 Mar 2019 12:36 PM

During Monday's match, Ashwin noticed that Buttler was advancing out of his crease before he was releasing the ball, so he decided to stop in his action and removed the bails before lodging the appeal. (Photo: BCCI)

Twitter erupts after Ashwin dismisses Jos Buttler by mankading

This decision by Ashwin to dismiss Buttler this way sparked outrage on social media and saw many current and ex-players express their angst.

26 Mar 2019 10:26 AM

The dismissal raised fresh debate over the spirit of the game as the off-spinner didn't give the Englishman a prior warning. (Photo: BCCI)

'Was completely within rights to execute such a dismissal', says Ashwin

A desperate Ashwin mankaded Buttler in controversial circumstances in the 13th over when the batsman was going strong at 69 off 43 balls.

26 Mar 2019 9:45 AM

Big-hitting Chris Gayle smashed 79 off 47 deliveries to steer Kings XI to 184 for four, a total they defended by restricting Royals to 170 for 9 in the Twenty20 tournament at Jaipur. (Photo: BCCI)

IPL: Smith's return made no impact as Royals lose to Punjab

The match though was marred by Jos Buttler's run out when spinner Ravichandran Ashwin took the bails off at the non-striker's end.

26 Mar 2019 9:16 AM

Ashwin himself is struggling to make a comeback to the Indian side and is likely to miss the World Cup bus with Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal and Ravindra Jadeja doing a nice job with the white ball. (Photo: PTI)

'Smith is a quality player but comebacks are tough': Ashwin

The spotlight will be on Smith when Rajasthan Royals' clash with Punjab tomorrow.

24 Mar 2019 7:21 PM

With his international ban set to end on March 29, Smith will be eyeing good IPL in order to make it to the World Cup squad. (Photo: AP)

'BCCI knows why I didn't play IPL last year': Steve Smith

The BCCI had acted voluntarily while banning Steve Smith and David Warner from last edition of IPL on ball tampering charges.

22 Mar 2019 8:09 PM

Smith's Australian teammate David Warner, who was also involved in the scandal, joined his respective team. (Photo: AP)

Jos Buttler is one of the 'most destructive batters', says Smith

The Australian run-machine is returning to top-flight after serving a one-year international ban for involvement in ball-tampering.

19 Mar 2019 5:45 PM

Smith and David Warner would soon be completing their one-year international ban for their involvement in ball tampering scandal in South Africa last year. (Photo: File)

Steve Smith arrives in Jaipur to join Rajasthan Royals' pre-tournament camp

Royals' brand ambassador Shane Warne expects Smith to be 'hungry as ever'.

17 Mar 2019 8:07 PM

Selector Trevor Hohns said after consultation with head coach Justin Langer, it had been decided they would be better served playing their way back into contention at the Indian Premier League. (Photo: File)

Smith, Warner dropped from Australia's one-day side for Pakistan

There had been much talk about Warner, and Smith being rushed back into the side ahead of the World Cup in England this year.

08 Mar 2019 12:13 PM

Ajinkya Rahane of Rajasthan Royals rings the opening bell during the Elminator against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. (Photo: BCCI)

We can’t give excuses, says Ajinkya Rahane on batting failure

Left-arm pacer Jaydev Unadakt was a big letdown, conceding 33 runs from his two overs.

25 May 2018 1:52 AM

IPL 2018, Eliminator: KKR see off RR, sets up Qualifier 2 clash with SRH

Score after 20 overs, RR 144-4, Gowtham 9(7), Klaasen 18(18); Prasidh 4-0-28-1.

23 May 2018 6:36 PM

IPL 2018, RR vs RCB: Virat Kohli's men knocked out after loss to RR

After 12.4 overs, Royal Challengers Bangalore 98-6, AB de Villiers 53; Shreyas Gopal 4/16, Ish Sodhi 1/27.

19 May 2018 3:37 PM

IPL 2018, KKR vs RR: Hosts beat RR by 6 wickets thanks to Chris Lynn, Dinesh Karthik

Score after 18 overs, KKR 145-4, Andre Rusell 11*, Dinesh Karthik 41*, Ben Stokes (3/15), Ish Sodhi 1/21.

15 May 2018 7:15 PM

Evin Lewis of Mumbai Indians en route to his half-century against Rajasthan Royals. (Photo: PTI)

IPL 2018, MI vs RR: Lewis, Pandya lift MI to 168

With the race for the playoff spot heating up, the hosts grabbed their chances with both hands in a do-or-die encounter.

14 May 2018 12:13 AM

IPL 2018, MI vs RR: Jos Buttler the hero as Rajasthan beat Mumbai by 7 wickets

Score after 13.1 overs, RR 104-2, Samson 0*, Buttler 55*; Bumrah 1/20, need 65 more runs to win.

13 May 2018 7:54 PM

Mumbai, Royals look to stay afloat

With IPL 11 nearing its business end, this is a do-or-die clash for both the teams.

13 May 2018 6:17 AM

Jos Buttlers heroics with the bat helped Rajasthan Royals stay alive in the tournament. (Photo: BCCI)

IPL 2018, RR vs CSK: Jos Buttler heroics help RR upset CSK by 4 wickets

The England wicket-keeper batsman scored 95 of 60 balls to guide his team to victory.

11 May 2018 7:51 PM

IPL 2018, RR vs KXIP: Jos Buttler guides hosts to 158-8

Score after 20 overs, Rajasthan Royals 158-8: Unadkat 0(1), Lomror 9(9); Andrew Tye 4-0-34-4

08 May 2018 7:50 PM

Jos Buttler's 51 runs from 39 balls helped Rajasthan Royals post fighting total on board. (Photo: BCCI)

IPL 2018 KXIP vs RR: Jos Buttler shines as RR set KXIP target of 153 runs

Score after 20 overs, Rajasthan Royals 152-9: Gopal 24, Unadkat 6; Mujeeb Ur Rahman 4-0-27-3

06 May 2018 9:53 PM

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