Ravichandran Ashwin on Friday abruptly withdrew his name for the remainder of the Rajkot Test and flew back to his home in Chennai. R Ashwin's withdrawal from India vs England 3rd Test after Day 2 came as a shock for everyone as the match was already underway. Ashwin on Friday i.e. on INDvsEND Day 2 3rd Test became the second fastest bowler to take 500 wickets after he dismissed the inform Crawley. However, BCCI on late Friday night announced that R Ashwin had flown back to his home in Chennai due to family medical reasons. However, the BCCI did not reveal what was Ashwin's family medical reason. Finally, after fans started to query, BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla revealed what is R Ashwin's family medical emergency reason. Below is what we wrote on his X profile-
"Wishing speedy recovery of mother of @ashwinravi99. He has to rush and leave Rajkot test to Chennai to be with his mother," wrote Rajeev Shukla on X.
What did BCCI write on Ashwin leaving India vs England 3rd Test after Day 2?
BCCI in its statement said, "In these challenging times, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the team fully supports Ashwin...The BCCI extends its heartfelt support to the champion cricketer and his family. The health and well-being of the players and their loved ones are of utmost importance. The Board requests respect for the privacy of Ashwin and his family as they navigate through this challenging time.
The Board and the team will continue to provide any necessary assistance to Ashwin and will keep the lines of communication open to offer support as needed. Team India appreciates the understanding and empathy of the fans and media during this sensitive period."