Finch's Hilarious Run Out Warning from Ashwin: A Brilliant Backstory

During a heated match between RCB and Delhi Capitals, Ashwin, positioned at the non-striker's end, caught Finch leaving the crease too soon. Rather than immediately running him out, Ashwin paused and gave Finch a friendly warning to stay behind the crease. This decision sparked controversy and divided opinions among fans and players alike.

In his farewell post on Instagram, Finch paid tribute to Ashwin’s distinguished career, acknowledging both his immense skill on the field and his engaging personality off it. “One of the all-time careers. Congratulations R Ashwin. It was a pleasure to play with and against you,” Finch wrote, alongside a photo from their IPL encounter, which hilariously featured Ashwin warning Finch.

The former Aussie captain humorously recalled the incident on 7Cricket, thanking Ashwin for not running him out: “It was quite funny because I think he ran Jos Buttler out before that Mankading in IPL, and then I did it. He came here after the game and said, ‘I don’t run my mates out’, so I am very, very thankful for that!”

Finch also spoke further on his admiration for Ashwin, reflecting on their time together in the IPL.

“He’s someone who was unbelievable on the field, but then, off the field, he loved to sit down and talk cricket for hours. I had the pleasure of playing IPL with him, spending quite a bit of time,” Finch said.

“Overall, his contributions, his record speak for itself. The amount of wickets he has got, it’s just unbelievable.”

Ashwin's career has been nothing short of extraordinary, with over 700 international wickets, making him one of the most successful bowlers in cricket history.