Dissent and equipment misuse: Ravichandran Ashwin heavily fined for outburst over umpiring call; viral moment sparks debate | Cricket News
NEW DELHI: Ravichandran Ashwin, captain of the Dindigul Dragons and former India all-rounder, has been fined 30 percent of his match fee for showing dissent during a Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) 2025 game against IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans on Sunday (June 8) in Coimbatore.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The incident occurred in the fifth over of the Dindigul innings when Ashwin was adjudged LBW by on-field umpire Kritika while attempting a sweep off R Sai Kishore. The ball appeared to pitch outside leg stump, and with no review remaining — both had already been used for wide-ball calls — Ashwin was visibly upset. He remonstrated with the umpire, pointing toward the pitch and arguing his case before walking off in frustration.
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Ashwin’s reaction included hitting his pads with the bat and later throwing his gloves in the dugout, behavior that led to a disciplinary hearing post-match. “Ashwin was fined 10 percent for showing dissent towards the umpires and 20 percent for misuse of equipment. He accepted the sanctions,” a TNPL official told Cricbuzz.WATCH:The moment went viral online, with many fans siding with Ashwin after replay footage suggested the delivery had indeed pitched outside leg stump. Despite his quick-fire 18 off 11 balls, Ashwin’s dismissal at 39/1 triggered a Dindigul collapse. They were bowled out for just 93 in 16.2 overs.Tiruppur Tamizhans made light work of the chase, cruising to a nine-wicket victory with 49 balls remaining, thanks to a dominant unbeaten 65 off 39 balls from Tushar Raheja. Esakkimuthu starred with the ball, picking up 4/26.
Dindigul Dragons, with one win and one loss, now sit fifth in the TNPL standings. The ninth edition of the league continues until July 6.
