Ashwin Backs Rathi Over _Mankad__ Says Pant_s Gesture _Humiliating_ _ First Sports With Rupha Ramani

Ashwin Backs Rathi Over "Mankad", Says Pant's Gesture "Humiliating" | First Sports With Rupha Ramani | N18G

The final league game of the season may be over, but one incident from the Lucknow V Bengaluru clash refuses to die down. A controversial "run out" attempt involving Jitesh Sharma and Digvesh Rathi has triggered intense online debate. While many targeted Rathi for "Mankading" and celebrating aggressively, Rishabh Pant was praised for his sportsmanship in withdrawing the appeal. But now, India’s ace spinner R. Ashwin—who knows this situation all too well—has weighed in, offering strong support for Rathi and questioning Pant’s decision. Was Jitesh really out? Should Pant have backed his bowler instead of siding with optics? And what does this all say about the ever-divisive "spirit of the game"? Rupha Ramani with details.

Also on the show, Manchester United hit rock bottom. After being criticised in England, the club faced heat from the fans in Malaysia. The Red Devils lost their friendly match to ASEAN All-Stars 1-0. The players were booed off the field. Is the club losing its legacy too? And the French Open is under scanner. Former world number 2 Ons Jabeur has called out the organisers for their "bias" over scheduling. Despite the 2021 US Open women's final garnering more viewership than the men's final and athletes consistently drawing audiences, why are the women's matches not scheduled in "Prime Time"?

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