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Ashwin has been at the centre of a major cricket controversy for using the ploy made famous by India player Vinoo Mankad.

'I'm the only one to be Mankaded twice, will ensure it never happens again': Buttler

Buttler was Mankaded 1st time when England played Sri Lanka in 2014, although Senanayake had warned Buttler twice for backing up too far.

The original 'Mankad' dismissal came during India's second Test match against Australia in 1947.

Ravichandran Ashwin dismissed Jos Buttler by removing the bails at the non-striker's end just as he was set to deliver a ball.

An angry Upton also had an animated interaction with Ashwin during the customary handshake at the end of the match.

Ashwin's run out of Buttler is the first case of 'Mankading' in the 12 editions of the IPL.

Ashwin, sensing that Buttler was backing up too far, paused during his action and removed the bails.

The mode of dismissal is permissible as per ICC Rule 41.16 of playing conditions, according to which there is no need to warn the batsman.

It's called a Mankad - named after the first player to do it in an international match in 1947.

This decision by Ashwin to dismiss Buttler this way sparked outrage on social media and saw many current and ex-players express their angst.