Rajasthan Royals Vs Kings Xi Punjab

IPL 2019, RR vs KXIP: R Ashwin's 'Mankading' of Jos Buttler was disgraceful and embarrassing, says Shane Warne

Australian spin legend and Rajasthan Royals brand ambassador Shane Warne has come down heavily on Ravichandran Ashwin for 'Mankading' Jos Buttler in an IPL match here, calling his action "disgraceful" and against the spirit of the game.

IPL 2019 RR vs KXIP: Ajinkya Rahane says match referee will take call on R Ashwin Mankading Jos Buttler

Rajasthan Royals captain Ajinkya Rahane refused to comment on India teammate Ravichandran Ashwin's 'Mankading' of Jos Buttler, leaving it on the match referee to take a call on the issue.

IPL 2019, RR vs KXIP: Royals coach Paddy Upton lashes out at R Ashwin, says his actions speak for him

A livid Rajasthan Royals coach Paddy Upton said Ravichandran Ashwin's 'Mankading' of Jos Buttler is a "representation" of the kind of person that the senior India spinner is.

IPL 2019, RR vs KXIP: Ravichandran Ashwin's craft and captaincy stood out against Royals amidst 'Mankad' Storm

Ravichandran Ashwin's instinctive decision to ‘Mankad’ Buttler with his penultimate delivery caused a split in social media and on TV channels but he was focused on ensuring that he managed the resources well in the remaining overs.

IPL 2019, RR vs KXIP: R Ashwin sparks 'Mankad' controversy as Kings XI script sensational comeback to beat Royals

Chris Gayle was declared the Man of the Match for scoring 79 off 47 as R Ashwin-led KXIP defeated Ajinkya Rahane's RR by 14 runs in Jaipur.

IPL 2018: Rajasthan Royals aim to avenge loss against Kings XI Punjab in must-win encounter

Rajasthan Royals have just six points with three wins from nine games while Punjab are placed third after six wins from nine games and 12 points in their kitty.