The incident happened in TNPL 2023 match between Dindigul Dragons and Ba11sy Trichy.
Though Ashwin's efforts went in vain, the video of the incident went viral on social media. After the match, the off-spinner also explained that he decided to review the call thinking the third umpire would analyze another angle.
Aakash Chopra said that Ashwin’s decision was beyond his understanding and he sided with the third umpire, saying the official thoroughly followed the protocol.
"Ashwin Anna's small matter has brought TNPL to the world map. He was bowling very well, had picked up a wicket, and there was an appeal for another wicket where the umpire gave it out. Ashwin and everyone were happy but the batter asked for a review. The third umpire was very good.
He followed the protocol, checked all angles, and figured out that the ball had not reached the bat when the spike came because the bat hitting the ground. Well done, he umpired very well and said it was not out,” Chopra said on his YouTube channel.
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In response to Ashwin's choice to evaluate the situation, Chopra stated that if league authorities looked back at the rulebooks, they would discover that such an option was not even open to be taken.
"Ashwin said he wanted to review it again. He reviewed a review and it happened as well. It is beyond my understanding. I feel when the TNPL officials look back, they will say that this option was not available.
You can't do it. There are multiple reasons for that - you need to take the review within 15 seconds. The review was taken and the third umpire told, with all due diligence, what his thinking was. Now you are reviewing the third umpire's thinking and asking him only to be the judge," Chopra asserted.
Meanwhile, Ashwin picked 2 wickets for his side and led them to an easy win.