Indian batsman Ravichandran Ashwin has been ruled out of the ongoing third Test between India and England at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot.

Ashwin left the test due to a medical emergency in his family. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) released an official statement confirming the development after the end of the second day of the Rajkot Test. “The BCCI extends its sincere support to the cricketer and his family. The health and well-being of the players and their loved ones is of utmost importance. The committee requests respect for the privacy of Ashwin and his family as they navigate this difficult time,” an official statement from the Cricket Council of India read.

“The board and the team will continue to provide Ashwin with all necessary assistance and keep the lines of communication open to provide the necessary support. Team India appreciates the understanding and sympathy of

Ravichandran Ashwin reached the milestone of 500 test wickets

Ashwin had a good journey in cricket before the bad news came to light. The 37-year-old first put on 77 runs for eight wickets in India’s first innings with debutant wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel before getting out for 37 off 89. He went on to reach the 500-wicket mark after he eliminated Zak Crawley, becoming the second fastest to reach the mark in the best form of the game. Ashwin also became the only Indian after Anil Kumble, who finished with 619 Test wickets, to join the prestigious 500-wicket club.

Later that day, Ashwin dedicated his achievement to his father, highlighting the role he played in his life. And he was looking forward to the task at hand, with England chasing India’s first innings of 445 by 238 runs with 8 wickets in hand before news broke that he would retire.