Watch: Ravichandran Ashwin knocks out well-placed Devon Conway with beauty strike | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Star Indian offspinner Ravichandran Ashwin delivered a crucial wicket on the second day of play, knocking down a well-set Devon Conway with a stunning delivery first test against New Zealand in Bengaluru on Thursday.
Full credit goes to Rohit Sharma as captain who brought in Ashwin for his second stint and he did what his captain wanted him to do perfectly.
The unfortunate Conway, who missed the century by just 9 runs (105 balls 11×4 3×6), fell victim to Ashwin's high throw, the first ball of the 40th over, from around the stumps. Conway tried to play aggressively against Ashwin and played the pre-thought of sweeping the ball backwards and completely missed the ball as it crashed into the stumps, much to the delight of the Indian team.

The third umpire was asked to review the dismissal and determine whether he was wicketkeeper Dhruv JurelThe gloves were in front of the stumps at the time of delivery. As per the rules, if the wicketkeeper's gloves protrude beyond the back line of the stumps when viewed from the side, it should be declared a no ball.
After carefully reviewing the footage, the third referee concluded that Jurel's gloves were within legal limits when the ball was released. Consequently, the original decision remained unchanged and the batsman was deemed out.
Ashwin's breakthrough came at a crucial time, halting Conway's progress and shifting the momentum in India's favour. Ashwin is known for his ability to outsmart top-class batsmen. Ashwin's dismissal of Conway demonstrated his class and experience and cemented his status as a key player in the Indian bowling attack.