Rajkot: Ace India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was back in action during the post-tea session on the fourth day of the third Test against England after he was forced to leave for Chennai to attend to his ailing mother.
In an official release, BCCI revealed the development around the off-spinner's return to the team.
"The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is pleased to announce the return of R 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," the release said.
"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 cause in the ongoing Test match."
"The team management, players, media and fans have shown immense understanding and empathy, acknowledging the importance of family as a priority. The team and its supporters have stood united in support of Ashwin during this challenging period, and the management is delighted to welcome him back to the field."
Ashwin and his family kindly request privacy as they navigate through these challenging times.
Aswhin had left the team due to a family medical emergency on Friday, a few hours after achieving the feat of taking 500 Test wickets. His withdrawal meant that India had to play with one spinner short in their lineup. Devdutt Padikkal had replaced him in the field.
The Indian off-spinner had completed the milestone of 500 Test wickets on Friday when he dismissed Zak Crawley. By doing so, Ashwin became the second-fastest spinner to do so.
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