‘Have to Applaud Nitin Menon for Making the Right Decision’ Ravichandran Ashwin Defends Steve Smith Run-Out Call

The controversial run-out decision signalled by umpire Nitin Menon saw Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin coming out in support of the umpire. His decision to signal Steve Smith not out was booed by the English fans.

Steve Smith Run Out Chance (Photo Credits; @englandCricket/Twitter)

Indian spinner, Ravichandran Ashwin defended third umpire Nitin Menon for declaring Steve Smith as not in the fifth and final Ashes Test. During the match, Smith was coming for a second run after pushing a Chris Woakes’ delivery towards the mid-wicket and it was during that time when a quick throw from substitute fielder George Ealham was picked up by Jonny Bairstow and the stumps were dislodged. Initially, it looked like Steve Smith was out but the umpire took multiple re-checks to finally rule not out as the bails were not fully dislodged by the England wicketkeeper. Following the decision, English fans booed it and Ashwin defended the umpire’s decision.

Ravichandran Ashwin Defends Steve Smith Run-Out Call

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