One of the finest spinners to play the game, Ravichandran Ashwin showed his true character as he returned to join the Indian team on Day 4 of the third Test against England, after taking a leave post conclusion of the second day due to a family emergency. Ashwin reached the 500 Test wickets milestone on Day 2 of the Rajkot Test and even attended the press conference after the end of the day's play but had to fly back home because of an emergency. Ashwin returned from home on Sunday and bagged his 501st Test wicket, prompting an emotional note from his wife Prithi.
"A Lot Happened Between 500 And 501": Ravichandran Ashwin's Wife Pens Emotional Note
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Ravichandran Ashwin's wife Prithi penned an emotional post following the family emergency that the cricketer had to deal with between his 500th and 501st Test wicket.
Ravichandran Ashwin and wife Prithi© Instagram
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had confirmed in a press release on Sunday that Ashwin will be available to rejoin his teammates in Rajkot on Sunday.
"The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is pleased to announce the return of Ravichandran Ashwin to the squad after a brief absence due to a family emergency. Ashwin had to temporarily withdraw from the squad after Day 2 of the 3rd Test in Rajkot to attend to a family emergency," BCCI said in a statement.
"Both R Ashwin and the team management are pleased to confirm that he will be back in action on Day 4 and will continue to contribute towards the team's cause in the ongoing Test match," the statement further read.
The BCCI arranged a chartered plane for Ashwin to help him reach Rajkot in time for India's bowling in the second innings. Despite the tricky situation, causing mental trauma and fatigue due to constant travel, Ashwin looked on-song when he was handed the ball on Day 4 by skipper Rohit Sharma.
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