New Delhi, May 29 -- Ravichandran Ashwin expressed his disapproval about Rishabh Pant's choice to withdraw Digvesh Rathi's Mankad appeal during Lucknow Super Giants' (LSG) final league match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Tuesday (May 27). Ashwin who plays for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL, defended Rathi and argued that Pant's decision sends the wrong message about upholding the rules and discourages the bowler.

In the match already filled with drama, Digvesh Rathi attempted to run out Jitesh Sharma who was at the non-striker's end. Chasing a target of 228 runs for RCB, Jitesh looked unstoppable and was smashing fours and sixes.

During the final delivery of the 17th over, Rathi noticed Jitesh stepping out of his crease...