Ashwin Mankads Buttler: Warne slams KXIP captain for 'low act', calls out 'biased' Harsha Bhogle

Harsha Bhogle tried to justify R Ashwin's action by saying, "Lots of drama on the Buttler run-out. He was livid but the law and the advisory on it is clear. The bowler is within his right to run a player out at the non-striker's end if he is out of his crease"

Regarding spirit of cricket argument, he said, "I am hearing a lot of talk about spirit of the game. This law specifically came in because, taking recourse to this very "spirit of the game" batsmen were running 6 inches less to complete a run."

He also played down the argument of giving warning saying, "Nothing in the laws though about warning. Just as there is nothing in the laws about a wicket keeper warning a batsman for being out of the crease and not stumping him"

According to Harsha onus is on the umpire, and he said, "My final point on this. Ashwin ran Buttler out. It went to the 3rd umpire who is on the ICC Elite panel. He looked at the replays & said the non-striker was out. He is the custodian of the laws & playing conditions. So irrespective of what Ashwin did, it was the umpire's decision."

Shane Warne tweeted,"So disappointed in @ashwinravi99 as a Captain & as a person. All captains sign the #IPL wall & agree to play in the spirit of the game. RA had no intention of delivering the ball - so it should have been called a dead ball. Over to u BCCI - this a not a good look for the #IPL".

He further said, "As Captain of your side - you set the standard of the way the team wants to play & what the team stands for! Why do such a disgraceful & low act like that tonight? You must live with yourself & FYI - it's too late to say sorry Mr Ashwin. You will be remembered for that low act"

For Harsha, Warne was pointed in his attack. 

Harsha, if that had of been an international player you would have nailed him ! Please do not be bias & stick up for your own. Any player in the game that does that to anyone is an embarrassment to the game & as captain it’s even more disgraceful ! #spiritofthegame ! https://t.co/4PqLL1MzBT

— Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne) March 25, 2019

Harsha you are missing the point completely & I’m disappointed in you as you always push the spirit of the game - now you condone this behaviour ? Ashwin’s actions were simply disgraceful, and I hope the BCCI doesn’t condone this sort of behaviour in the #IPL ! #spiritofthegame https://t.co/BsIKDBN51X

— Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne) March 25, 2019

Ah Warney, nothing to do with being Indian or otherwise. Have held this view for years, whether in a Ranji Trophy game or an U19 World Cup with the West Indies. The "spirit" of our game can be interpreted many ways but the laws we play by are always the same for everyone. Cheers.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) March 25, 2019

Harsha said that his support for Ashwin is based on his belief system and not because he is a fellow Indian.  When asked a rhetorical question, that what if Kohli gets out in World Cup final in a similar manner, Harsha said that he would stick to his stance.