R Ashwin still remains in the center of attention during the ninth issue of Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL). Just a few days later Sanctioned for an explosion against the arbitration in the fieldAshwin has now been accused of handling the ball one of the franchises.
According to The Indian Express, Siechem Madurai Panthers – one of the eight teams in TNPL – accused Ashwin and his team Dindigul Dragons, to manipulate the ball during their match on Saturday, June 14, on the cricket country of SCF in Salem.
In a written complaint on TNPL Madurai Panthers, Ashwin and his team used towels – explicitly treated with chemicals – to change the condition of the ball. They also claimed that the manipulation continued despite the “repeated warning”.
However, the CEO of TNPL Prasanna Kannan, as stated in the report, rejected any immediate proposal for a foul. He called on Madurai Panthers to present concrete evidence to support their claims against Ashwin and Dindigulu franchise.
“They filed a complaint we recognized. Although the complaints are to be filed within 24 hours of the match, we still accepted it and asked them to provide evidence of their accusations,” Prasna told the newspaper.
“We will create an independent committee if it is entitled to some essence. Without sufficient evidence, it is inappropriate to compensate for such charges against a player or franchise. If no evidence is submitted, Madurai Panthers will face sanctions,” he added.
Prasanna also explained that TNPL allowed the use of towels provided by the league to dry the ball in front of the referees. This decision was taken with regard to the planning of the league, which coincides with the monsoon season in Tamil Nadu.
Ashwin shines with a bat
The match started after a short delay in Salem.
At first he talked, Madurai Panthers were limited to 150 to 8 in their 20 overs after Ashwin won the throwing and decided on the field. Atheeq ur Rahman was the best scorer and registered half a century from 41 vans.
Ashwin bowed to the disciplined charm and admitted only 27 runs in his four exceeds. G Periyasamy and DT Chandrasekhar raised two goals per piece, while Varun Chakravarthy returned characters 1 for 19 in four breaks. Fast Bowler Sandeep Warrier also rushed with the goal.
In response to this, Ashwin led Chase with a scintillation 29-Míček 49 and continued his strong form as an opener for Dindigul this year’s TNPL. Its knock included three six and six borders.
However, he was his introductory partner Shivam Singh, who stole the reflectors of the reflectors with an explosive 41-míče 86, represented six six and eight four. Dindigul chased the target 151 in just 12.3 overs.
At the beginning of the season, Ashwin was fined 30 percent of his fee for the match for showing a dissent at the decisive decision during Dindigul’s match against Tiruppur Tamizhans 6 June.
Dindigul champions, who are fifth with two wins in three matches, will take over Chepauk Super Gillies, 16 June, on Monday in Salem.
Published:
Akshay Ramesh
Published on:
June 16, 2025
