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'It was instinctive, wasn't planned, was there within the rules of the game': Ashwin
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.
IPL 2019: Watch Mankad controversy that divided cricket fans worldwide
It's called a Mankad - named after the first player to do it in an international match in 1947.
Twitter erupts after Ashwin dismisses Jos Buttler by mankading
This decision by Ashwin to dismiss Buttler this way sparked outrage on social media and saw many current and ex-players express their angst.
'Was completely within rights to execute such a dismissal', says Ashwin
A desperate Ashwin mankaded Buttler in controversial circumstances in the 13th over when the batsman was going strong at 69 off 43 balls.
IPL: Smith's return made no impact as Royals lose to Punjab
The match though was marred by Jos Buttler's run out when spinner Ravichandran Ashwin took the bails off at the non-striker's end.
'Smith is a quality player but comebacks are tough': Ashwin
The spotlight will be on Smith when Rajasthan Royals' clash with Punjab tomorrow.
'BCCI knows why I didn't play IPL last year': Steve Smith
The BCCI had acted voluntarily while banning Steve Smith and David Warner from last edition of IPL on ball tampering charges.
Jos Buttler is one of the 'most destructive batters', says Smith
The Australian run-machine is returning to top-flight after serving a one-year international ban for involvement in ball-tampering.
Steve Smith arrives in Jaipur to join Rajasthan Royals' pre-tournament camp
Royals' brand ambassador Shane Warne expects Smith to be 'hungry as ever'.
Smith, Warner dropped from Australia's one-day side for Pakistan
There had been much talk about Warner, and Smith being rushed back into the side ahead of the World Cup in England this year.