Ravichandran Ashwin Fined For Showing Dissent In TNPL 2025 Match

Seasoned Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin fined 30% of his match fee for a verbal outburst during a Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) 2025 match between Dindigul Dragons and Tiruppur Tamizhans on June 8 at Coimbatore’s Sri Ramakrishna College Ground.

Ashwin Fined for Dissent and Use of Equipment

Ashwin nah, atleast give some respect to TNPL League 🙃 pic.twitter.com/tXXb2rrx3w

— Prakash (@definitelynot05) June 9, 2025

Ashwin’s sanctioned event came in the aftermath of the former Indian all-rounder being ruled LBW by R. Sai Kishore, after replays indicated the ball seemed to pitch well outside leg stump. With no reviews remaining, having exhausted both previously for wide-ball referrals, Ashwin was visibly frustrated on the ground.

By a TNPL official, a post-match hearing before match referee Arjun Kripal Singh ended with Ashwin being:

Fined 10% of his match fee for dissent

Fined 20% of his match fee for equipment misuse

“Ashwin has accepted the penalty,” said the official. He was not available for comment.

Viral Outburst on Video

Ashwin was controlling himself just because the umpire was a female 😭🙏pic.twitter.com/3XM6WAMPgy

— Kusha Sharma (@Kushacritic) June 9, 2025

The episode went viral on social media since fans were split between the umpire’s call and Ashwin’s response. The video clip is of Ashwin protesting against umpire Kritika and then letting off steam by banging his pads with his bat and discarding his gloves after walking off.

Interestingly enough, the live blog on TNPL’s official website underplayed the moment:

“4.5: Ravichandran Ashwin’s rash sweep attempt off a good-length ball wide of leg leads to an lbw decision.“

Ashwin’s Dismissal Triggers Dindigul Collapse

Ash அண்ணா Not Happy அண்ணாச்சி! 😶‍🌫

📺 தொடர்ந்து காணுங்கள் | TNPL 2025 | iDream Tiruppur Tamizhans vs Dindigul Dragons | Star Sports தமிழில் #TNPLOnJioStar #TNPL #TNPL2025 pic.twitter.com/Csc2ldnRS3

— Star Sports Tamil (@StarSportsTamil) June 8, 2025

Ashwin has made a brisk 18 off 11 deliveries, comprising two boundaries and a six. But his disputed wicket at 39/1 in the fifth over created a collapse in batting. Dindigul Dragons were dismissed for a mere 93, their last nine wickets falling for 54 runs. Tiruppur Tamizhans hit the target with ease and earned a nine-wicket win with 49 balls still to spare.

TNPL 2025: Dindigul Dragons’ Latest Position

After the loss, Dindigul Dragons are fifth on the TNPL points table with one win and one loss from their first two games. The ninth edition of the TNPL started on June 6 and will conclude on July 6, 2025.

Ashwin Sanctioned but Remains Key Player

Though Ashwin’s authorized headlines might be ruling the news cycle, his love for the game is beyond doubt. Fans and pundits will now be watching eagerly to see how the battle-hardened campaigner recovers as Dindigul Dragons seek to rise up the table in the weeks ahead.

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