Jos Buttler and R Ashwin had a heated argument in 2019 when the latter mankaded the wicket-keeper batter after he moved out of the crease at the non-striker end. The off-spinner had not delivered the ball, and he was right on his part according to rules and regulations.
Ashwin has joined Rajasthan Royals for IPL 2022 and will play with Buttler, who was retained by the franchise. When the CEO of Royals was asked about Buttler and Ashwin’s union at the franchise, he made an interesting statement.
“We spoke to Jos Buttler about targetting Ravi Ashwin. He was absolutely fine with it. Just that they will have to face each other at nets,” he said.