Ashoke Dinda has given his backing to Ravichandran Ashwin and Jaydev Unadkat's call to have protective gear specifically made for bowlers. 

Dinda was actually at the receiving end of the dangerous loophole as he got badly hit on his head during Bengal's match simulation net session for the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali domestic T20 competition. 

In wake of the incident that took place on Monday, February 11, Unadkat and Ashwin immediately expressed their concern and gave a radical suggestion. 

"About time that a “face-mask” for bowlers makes its way into all that has evolved in cricket," Unadkat wrote, "Its scary how this kind of incidents have become frequent in our game! Hope you good Dinda @dindaashoke .. What do you say Ash bhai? @ashwinravi99"

Before the premier Indian off-spinner joined in. 

"Been saying it since 2011, these kind of incidences never used to happen in the pre T 20 Era. Something has surely changed, wonder what it is????," Ashwin posted. 

Now, in an interview with The Telegraph, Dinda nodded in agreement of the duo and said, "Cricket is evolving and the bowlers also need some protection. It will be good if we can have face masks or something similar."

"It could be because of the T20 effect… No doubt that the batsmen are more aggressive in T20s and that has crept into other formats as well."

One low full toss from Dinda was smashed straight back by Vivek Singh. But despite trying to stop the ball, the right-arm seamer received the blow on his forehead. This is when medical staff immediately rushed to the ground to attend the drowned pacer. 

"By the grace of God, nothing much happened (following the injury). But it’s always good to be safe rather than being sorry," Dinda added.