3 hours agoSports
33LENS
7 SourcesPunjab, India, India
thebalanced.newsRavichandran Ashwin Defends 2019 Jos Buttler 'Mankad' Incident, Reflects on IPL Career
Ravichandran Ashwin reflected on his IPL career, notably defending his controversial 'Mankad' dismissal of Jos Buttler during the 2019 IPL match between Kings XI Punjab and Rajasthan Royals. Ashwin emphasized that the dismissal was within cricket laws and done to win, rejecting criticism about sportsmanship. He also praised his three-year stint with Rajasthan Royals for revitalizing his career. While acknowledging mixed reactions to the incident, Ashwin remains unapologetic and encourages others to uphold the rules without fear of public opinion.
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
62%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 7 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%
The article group primarily presents Ashwin's perspective, emphasizing his defense of the 'Mankad' dismissal and his IPL experiences. Coverage includes viewpoints from supporters who highlight adherence to cricket laws and critics concerned about sportsmanship, reflecting a balance between rule-based and ethical interpretations. The sources frame the story around sportsmanship debates without political overtones, focusing on cricketing norms and player conduct.
Sentiment — Neutral (62/100)
The overall tone across the articles is mixed but leans toward neutral to slightly positive, focusing on Ashwin's unapologetic stance and career reflections. While the 'Mankad' incident sparked controversy and criticism, the coverage highlights Ashwin's confidence and rationale, balancing criticism with his achievements and contributions to IPL teams. The sentiment acknowledges debate without sensationalizing the controversy.
How 4 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.
| Source | Their headline | Bias | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|
| indiatvnews | R Ashwin opens up on infamous Mankad incident with Jos Buttler, reflects on his time with RR | Center | Positive |
| news18 | Ravichandran Ashwin Reveals One Regret In His IPL Career: 'Honestly Gave It Everything' | Center | Neutral |
| mint | R Ashwin defends his 'Mankad' of Jos Buttler during RR vs KXIP match in IPL 2019: 'What's there to be ashamed of?' Mint | Center | Neutral |
| hindustantimes | R Ashwin unapologetic over Jos Buttler mankad years later, says 'if you start running early, whose fault is it?' | Center | Neutral |
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 3 May, 07:27 am. Other outlets followed.
- 1hindustantimes3 May, 07:27 amR Ashwin unapologetic over Jos Buttler mankad years later, says 'if you start running early, whose fault is it?'
- 2mint3 May, 08:55 amR Ashwin defends his 'Mankad' of Jos Buttler during RR vs KXIP match in IPL 2019: 'What's there to be ashamed of?' Mint
- 3news183 May, 09:04 amRavichandran Ashwin Reveals One Regret In His IPL Career: 'Honestly Gave It Everything'
- 4indiatvnews3 May, 09:18 amR Ashwin opens up on infamous Mankad incident with Jos Buttler, reflects on his time with RR
Lens Score breakdown
33/100
Public interest19/100
Coverage gap90%
Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.
Story context
- Category
- Sports
- Location
- Punjab, India, India
- Sources analysed
- 7
- Last analysed
- 3 May 2026
- Key entities
- Jos ButtlerRavichandran AshwinCaptain (cricket)Rajasthan RoyalsCricketPunjab KingsInternational Cricket CouncilUmpire (cricket)Leg before wicketBowling (cricket)IndiaBatting (cricket)
Related Coverage
Select a news story to see related coverage from other media outlets.