IPL: Virender Sehwag Recalls When MS Dhoni Scolded R Ashwin For Send-Off

Former Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) and Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) participant, Virender Sehwag recollected an notorious incident referring to the ‘Spirit of the sport’ that concerned spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, MS Dhoni and Glenn Maxwell through the 2014 version of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Chatting with Cricbuzz.com, Sehwag recalled how Ashwin blew filth after dismissing Maxwell, in a ship off to the batsman, whereas enjoying for Chennai Tremendous Kings (CSK). Sehwag, who was on the different finish of the crease, revealed that Dhoni wasn’t impressed with this act and even scolded the bowler for it.

Sehwag stated, “After I was enjoying for Punjab, (Ravichandran) Ashwin dismissed (Glenn) Maxwell after which he picked up some mud and blew at him. I did not like that. However I by no means got here out and spoke publicly about whether or not what he did was fallacious or towards the ‘Spirit of the sport’, although MS Dhoni received offended and even scolded him.”

Sehwag seemed again and acknowledged how that incident might have was a giant factor had any participant taken to social media or talked to the media about it.

“It was Ashwin’s want to try this. And if any participant spoke in regards to the incident after the match to the media, or on social media then that additionally would have turn into a giant factor. It is the gamers’ duty — no matter occurs on the sector shouldn’t be allowed to return out,” Sehwag added.

Sehwag’s views are available regard to the most recent case of ‘Spirit of cricket’ involving Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Eoin Morgan and Ashwin as soon as once more.

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Ashwin on Thursday took to Twitter to offer his tackle the spat that he had with KKR captain Eoin Morgan.

The incident has left the cricket fraternity divided with many taking Ashwin’s aspect on the problem whereas different backing Morgan. It befell throughout DC’s match towards KKR when Morgan had a go at Ashwin for taking an additional run after the ball had ricocheted off DC skipper Rishabh Pant.