R Ashwin to rejoin Indian team in Rajkot for ongoing 3rd Test against England

In a heartening news for Team India and its fans, senior off-spinner R Ashwin will rejoin the side on Day 4 of the ongoing third Test against England in Rajkot. Ashwin had left the Indian team after the end of the second day’s play owing to a family emergency. Ashwin’s return means, all’s good in the family, which is the best part of this. The BCCI confirmed on Sunday, February 18 that Ashwin was temporarily absent but will be back for the rest of the match.

“Both R Ashwin and the team management are pleased to confirm that he will be back in action on Day 4 and will continue to contribute towards the team cause in the ongoing Test match,” the BCCI confirmed in a statement.

Ashwin’s return means warning bells for England ringing even louder, who are already 350 runs behind in the Test match with Shubman Gill nearing yet another Test century. Kuldeep Yadav hinted at Ashwin’s return in an interview with the host broadcaster before the start of the play on Day 4 before the BCCI’s confirmation.

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