: IPL 2022: From Sangakkara to Samson, who’s saying what about R Ashwin being ‘retired out’ #IndiaNEWS Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson and the team’s Director of Cricket Kumar Sangakkara

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IPL 2022: From Sangakkara to Samson, who’s saying what about R Ashwin being ‘retired out’ #IndiaNEWS
Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson and the team’s Director of Cricket Kumar Sangakkara spoke about Ravichandran Ashwin becoming the first batter in Indian Premier League history to be retired out after he walked off following his 28.On Sunday, Ashwin opted to bring his 23-ball knock to an end in 18.2 overs of the Royals innings against Lucknow Super Giants, to allow Riyan Parag to join the big-hitting Shimron Hetmyer.Talking about Ashwin’s stunning act in the post-match presentation after the team’s three-run win, Samson clarified that the move was, in fact, a “team decision� and said, “It’s about being Rajasthan Royals (Ashwin’s retired out). We keep trying different things.� “(We) have been talking about it before the season. We thought that if some situation occurs, we can use it. It was a team decision,� he continued.The left-handed Hetmyer smashed an unbeaten 59 off 36 deliveries including six sixes and Parag also got one hit over the fence in his four-ball stay as Royals finished on 165-6.“I had no idea about it (Ashwin’s retirement) - he was also a bit tired,� Hetmyer said of Ashwin’s rare form of departure. It was a good decision, as the kid (Parag) hit a six for us.�Meanwhile, Sangakkara also spoke about the...Read more

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