<p>The COVID-19 pandemic has made the entire world come to a stand-still with many countries going under lockdown in a bid to curb the spread of the deadly virus. In India, the positive number of cases surged to 562 on Tuesday and almost every athlete has been urging everyone to stay at their home.</p>

<p>However, veteran Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has been one of the few to remain extremely active on social media platform Twitter in a bid to spread awareness surrounding the COVID-19.</p>

<p>Ashwin on Wednesday gave a hilarious throwback to the much-talked-about incident from IPL 2019 where he had run Englishman Jos Buttler out (Mankad-ed him) in a match between Rajasthan Royals and Kings XI Punjab.&nbsp;The veteran Indian spinner posted a photograph from the incident while urging everyone to take a lesson from it and stay inside your crease, in this case inside your home.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Hahaha, somebody sent me this and told me it's exactly been 1 year since this run out happened. As the nation goes into a lockdown, this is a good reminder to my citizens. Don't wander out. Stay inside, stay safe! #21DayLockdown,” Ashwin captioned the photograph.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Hahaha, somebody sent me this and told me it's exactly been 1 year since this run out happened.<br />
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As the nation goes into a lockdown, this is a good reminder to my citizens.<br />
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Don't wander out. Stay inside, stay safe! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/21DayLockdown?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#21DayLockdown</a> <a href="https://t.co/bSN1454kFt">pic.twitter.com/bSN1454kFt</a></p>
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<p>While fans started to laud Ashwin for his creativeness and will to aware every one of the novel coronavirus, Rajasthan Royals joined in as they retweeted it by saying: “How to keep distance from memories during a #21daylockdown?”</p>

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<p>The banter between Ashwin and RR comes as sheer freshness amid the testing times as not only India but the entire world continues to fight back against COVID-19.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With every major tournament and leagues getting postponed and Indian government ordering complete lockdown for 21 days, the sportspersons have taken help of social media to keep their fans engaged while asking everyone, repeatedly, to maintain social distancing by saying at home.<br />
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The COVID-19 pandemic has made the entire world come to a stand-still with many countries going under lockdown in a bid to curb the spread of the deadly virus. In India, the positive number of cases surged to 562 on Tuesday and almost every athlete has been urging everyone to stay at their home.

The COVID-19 pandemic has made the entire world come to a stand-still with many countries going under lockdown in a bid to curb the spread of the deadly virus. In India, the positive number of cases surged to 562 on Tuesday and almost every athlete has been urging everyone to stay at their home. However, veteran Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has been one of the few to remain extremely active on social media platform Twitter in a bid to spread awareness surrounding the COVID-19. Ashwin on Wednesday gave a hilarious throwback to the much-talked-about incident from IPL 2019 where he had run Englishman Jos Buttler out (Mankad-ed him) in a match between Rajasthan Royals and Kings XI Punjab. The veteran Indian spinner posted a photograph from the incident while urging everyone to take a lesson from it and stay inside your crease, in this case inside your home. “Hahaha, somebody sent me this and told me it's exactly been 1 year since this run out happened. As the nation goes into a lockdown, this is a good reminder to my citizens. Don't wander out. Stay inside, stay safe! #21DayLockdown,” Ashwin captioned the photograph. Hahaha, somebody sent me this and told me it's exactly been 1 year since this run out happened. As the nation goes into a lockdown, this is a good reminder to my citizens. Don't wander out. Stay inside, stay safe! #21DayLockdown pic.twitter.com/bSN1454kFt — lets stay indoors India (@ashwinravi99) March 25, 2020 × While fans started to laud Ashwin for his creativeness and will to aware every one of the novel coronavirus, Rajasthan Royals joined in as they retweeted it by saying: “How to keep distance from memories during a #21daylockdown?” How to keep distance from memories during a #21daylockdown? https://t.co/GIQbX6bsqv — Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) March 25, 2020 × The banter between Ashwin and RR comes as sheer freshness amid the testing times as not only India but the entire world continues to fight back against COVID-19. With every major tournament and leagues getting postponed and Indian government ordering complete lockdown for 21 days, the sportspersons have taken help of social media to keep their fans engaged while asking everyone, repeatedly, to maintain social distancing by saying at home.

Ravichandran Ashwin uses 'Mankad' incident with Jos Buttler to aware everyone of COVID-19 threat; Rajasthan Royals respond

<p>Jos Buttler's run-out at the non-striker's end during Rajasthan' home game against Punjab on Monday was the first instance of a batsman being <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ashwins-mankad-row-no-question-of-lecturing-him-on-spirit-of-the-game-says-bcci-official-205805">'</a><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ashwins-mankad-row-no-question-of-lecturing-him-on-spirit-of-the-game-says-bcci-official-205805">mankaded</a><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ashwins-mankad-row-no-question-of-lecturing-him-on-spirit-of-the-game-says-bcci-official-205805">' in the Indian Premier League (IPL).</a></p>

<p>Buttler was run out at the non-striker's end by Punjab captain R Ashwin after the Rajasthan opener had left his crease before the delivery.The incident took place during the sixth ball of the 13th over of Rajasthan's 185-run chase in Jaipur.</p>

<p>However, not many are aware of what mankaded means and where did the term originate from?</p>

<p>The rule and name 'mankaded' is given after Indian bowler Vinoo Mankad's name.</p>

<p>Mankad was among the earliest bowlers to run a non-striker out. The incident dates back to 13 December 1947 during India's tour to Australia. &nbsp;</p>

<p>In one of the game, Mankad had run out former Australia cricketer Bill Brown, who played 22 Tests between 1934 and 1948, when Brown had left the crease before Mankad delivered the ball.</p>

<p>Back then, Mankad faced a lot of criticism from the Australian media but legendary Australian player and the then captain, Don Bradman had defended the India player.</p>

<p>As per several reports, Bradman had questioned why Mankad's sportsmanship is being questioned as the laws of cricket make it quite clear that the non-striker must keep within his ground until the ball has been delivered.</p>

<p>While there have been many instances of mankading but it was during the 12th edition of the IPL that the rule gained the heat.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ashwin, who had mankaded Buttler, immediately appealed for the wicket and the on-field umpire immediately signalled for the decision to be taken by the third umpire, who decided to give Buttler out.</p>

<p>That was the changing point for Rajasthan as the hosts stumbled and kept losing wickets, eventually losing the game to Punjab by 14 runs.&nbsp;</p>


Jos Buttler's run-out at the non-striker's end during Rajasthan' home game against Punjab on Monday was the first instance of a batsman being 'mankaded' in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Jos Buttler's run-out at the non-striker's end during Rajasthan' home game against Punjab on Monday was the first instance of a batsman being 'mankaded' in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Buttler was run out at the non-striker's end by Punjab captain R Ashwin after the Rajasthan opener had left his crease before the delivery. The incident took place during the sixth ball of the 13th over of Rajasthan's 185-run chase in Jaipur. However, not many are aware of what mankaded means and where did the term originate from? The rule and name 'mankaded' is given after Indian bowler Vinoo Mankad's name. Mankad was among the earliest bowlers to run a non-striker out. The incident dates back to 13 December 1947 during India's tour to Australia. In one of the game, Mankad had run out former Australia cricketer Bill Brown, who played 22 Tests between 1934 and 1948, when Brown had left the crease before Mankad delivered the ball. Back then, Mankad faced a lot of criticism from the Australian media but legendary Australian player and the then captain, Don Bradman had defended the India player. As per several reports, Bradman had questioned why Mankad's sportsmanship is being questioned as the laws of cricket make it quite clear that the non-striker must keep within his ground until the ball has been delivered. While there have been many instances of mankading but it was during the 12th edition of the IPL that the rule gained the heat. Ashwin, who had mankaded Buttler, immediately appealed for the wicket and the on-field umpire immediately signalled for the decision to be taken by the third umpire, who decided to give Buttler out. That was the changing point for Rajasthan as the hosts stumbled and kept losing wickets, eventually losing the game to Punjab by 14 runs.

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1947: When real Vinoo Mankad 'mankaded' Australian batsman Bill Brown