'Hey Ash, Jos here' - Jos Buttler, R Ashwin react to sharing same dressing room after mankad controversy

Everyone had decent expectations from Ravichandran Ashwin in the auctions, and he lived up to it. Rajasthan bought him for a price of 5 crores on day one of the Indian T20 League mega auction. Ashwin gives the team great credibility and also the expertise they require.

In 2019, when playing against Rajasthan for Punjab, Ashwin was involved in a controversy for Mankading Jos Buttler. While most said the move was against the spirit of the game, some argued that it was within the rules of the game. Buttler was retained by Rajasthan thus Ashwin and Buttler will now play for the same team. Speaking about playing for Rajasthan, Ashwin said he is delighted to be part of the setup. "I got picked up by Rajasthan Royals, I am extremely delighted that they have picked me, they tried hard to pick me in the last auction in 2018 but it has come through finally. I have got a great rapport with all of them in that dugout, I have a wonderful rapport with Sanju Samson as well," Ashwin said in a video posted by Rajasthan.

Ashwin also said he is excited to share the same dressing room with Josh Buttler. "I am looking forward to giving my complete best for the franchise and hopefully doing special things for them. Looking forward to bowling alongside Yuzvendra Chahal, looking forward to sharing a dressing room with Jos Buttler, how good is it gonna be."

Buttler also spoke of this purchase from Rajasthan. He jokingly said that he was inside the crease, adding that he is excited to play with him for the team.

"Hey Ash, Jos here. Don't worry I am inside the crease, cannot wait to see you in pink for the Royals. Look forward to sharing the dressing room with you," he said.

Rajasthan has made some other good purchases on day one including Trent Boult and Yuzvendra Chahal. They will now be looking to have a good day two as well.