IPL 2021: Ravichandran Ashwin withdraws from the league to support family over COVID-19
Xtra Time Web Desk: In what comes as a major blow for Delhi Capitals and BCCI, Ravichandran Ashwin withdrew from league on Sunday to support his family during the COVID-19 pandemic. The 34 year old off spinner announced his decision immediately after Sunday night’s clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Chennai. It is a significant blow to the glitzy tournament which is taking place despite the country battling rising death rates.
"My family and extended family are putting up a fight against #COVID19 and I want to support them during these tough times," Ashwin tweeted.
The off-spinner added that he may return if the situation in the country improves in the following weeks.
"I expect to return to play if things go in the right direction. Thank you @DelhiCapitals."
The Delhi Capitals franchise extended full support to Ashwin’s decision.
"Extending our full support to you in these difficult times, @ashwinravi99 Sending you and your family all the strength and prayers from all of us at Delhi Capitals," the franchise tweeted.
