THE STORY
On March 25, 2019, during an Indian Premier League match between Kings XI Punjab and Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur, KXIP captain Ravichandran Ashwin dismissed RR's Jos Buttler by running him out at the non-striker's end, a tactic known as 'Mankading'. Buttler was batting on 69 runs at the time. (newindianexpress.com) This incident sparked widespread debate over sportsmanship and the spirit of the game. (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
TEAMS / PEOPLE:
Ravichandran Ashwin, Jos Buttler
WHY IT MATTERS
The dismissal ignited a global conversation about the ethics of 'Mankading' in cricket, leading to discussions on whether such actions are within the spirit of the game.