FILE PHOTO: India's Ravichandran Ashwin appeals successfully for the wicket of Australia's Travis Birt during their T20 match in Sydney February 1, 2012. REUTERS/Daniel Munoz
(Reuters) - Ravichandran Ashwin says his 'Mankad' dismissal of Jos Buttler in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Monday was not against the spirit of the game despite the run out sparking a chorus of disapproval from fellow players and pundits.
Rajasthan Royals batsman Buttler was run out on 69 while backing up at the non-striker's end, with Kings XI Punjab skipper Ashwin choosing to whip off the bails as the runner stepped out of the crease instead of completing his delivery to the batsman on strike.
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