Ravichandran Ashwin on Sunday in a match against Lucknow Super Giants set out a rare example by being ‘retire-out’. Ashwin became the first batter to retire out. This tactical move was set out by R Ashwin to bring in Riyan Parag at the crease when 10 balls were left. The tactical move was appreciated by Shimron Hetmyer, who said, “I had no idea about it – he was also a bit tired. It was a good decision as the kid (Parag) hit a six for us.’
R Ashwin becomes the first player to retire-out in IPL.
Second to do it in franchise T20 leagues after Sunzamul Islam during 2019 Bangladesh Premier League.#IPL2022 #DCvKKR
— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats) April 10, 2022
Seismic moment in T20 history: R Ashwin becomes the first batter retired out in the IPL
Had come in at No. 6 to add stability after a collapse. Runs off to give Rajasthan's finisher Riyan Parag 10 balls at the death
— Matt Roller (@mroller98) April 10, 2022
