India’s Ashwin faces the brunt after Jos Buttler's controversial run out

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has drawn itself into a controversy after Indian off spinner Ravi Ashwin controversially dismissed Jos Buttler in the last night's match between Rajasthan Royals and Kings XI Punjab.

The whole incident occurred when Ashwin who was bowing noticed that the England wicket-keeper-batsman was advancing out of his crease before he had released the ball, the spinner stopped from completing his bowling action and instead removed the bails before lodging an appeal.

The appeal was sent to the third umpire which led to the departure of Jos Buttler.

Ashwin defended his decision in the post-match press conference, saying, "Look, it was very instinctive. It was not planned or anything like that. It's there within the rules of the game. I don't understand where the spirit of the game comes. Naturally if it's there in the rules it's there.

"I don't understand the point of sporting or sportive in that point because it's rules."

However, many cricketers were furious with Ashwin’s actions, and criticized the off spinner.

So disappointed in @ashwinravi99 as a Captain & as a person. All captains sign the #IPL wall & agree to play in the spirit of the game. RA had no intention of delivering the ball - so it should have been called a dead ball. Over to u BCCI - this a not a good look for the #IPL

— Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne) 25 March 2019

My opinion on the Buttler/Ashwin controversy is that its NOT Buttlers fault and its NOT Ashwins fault either

Ashwin is entitled to appeal

I thought the TV umpire made the incorrect decision

Shouldve been dead ball..... play on

— Scott Styris (@scottbstyris) 25 March 2019

I am hearing a lot of talk about spirit of the game. This law specifically came in because, taking recourse to this very "spirit of the game" batsmen were running 6 inches less to complete a run.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) 25 March 2019

I can’t believe what I’m seeing!! @IPL Terrible example to set for young kids coming through. In time I think Ashwin will regret that.

— Eoin Morgan (@Eoin16) 25 March 2019

The Mankad is so so wrong.  Terrible sportsmanship IMO #IPL #RRvKXIP

— Andy Balbirnie (@balbo90) 25 March 2019