‘It was similar to the Undertaker's stare…’ - Indian spinner on Adam Zampa's to Non-Striker Run Out Attempt in BBL 12

On 3 January 2023, Melbourne Renegades took on Melbourne Stars in the ongoing Big Bash League. Renegades won the match by 33 runs but Adam Zampa made headlines as he tried a non-striker run out. he ran out the batter at the non-striker end. But, the on-field umpire told that it was not out as Zampa had his arm go past the vertical. 

He completed his action without letting go of the ball. Regarding that whole matter, India’s veteran spinner, Ravichandran Ashwin has now come up with support for the Aussie spinner. He said that every time this incident happens, there are preachers who hop in and start preaching.

"I am tired of talking or writing about this topic.” - Ravichandran Ashwin on Adam Zampa's non-striker run out attempt

While speaking on his official YouTube channel, Ashwin said: "I am tired of talking or writing about this topic. Every time this incident happens, there are preachers who hop in and start preaching. The best thing I love about this whole incident is the stare given by Adam Zampa after running out the non-striker.” 

“Anyway, I loved the cold stare given by Adam Zampa that conveyed a strong message. It was similar to the Undertaker's stare in the WWE. He didn't even say a word to the batter, who also stood in silence whether knowing it was out or not. People will talk about the legality of the dismissal. That he has completed his action and stuff like that,” Ravichandran Ashwin added.

"In fact, David Hussey gave an interview during the second innings saying that they would have withdrawn the appeal even if the umpire had given it out. I don't believe what he said. Because if you wanted to withdraw the appeal, you need not have taken that to the third umpire itself. You could have easily withdrawn the appeal even before it had gone to the third umpire," Ravichandran Ashwin concluded. In that match, Adam Zampa took one wicket for 18 runs in four overs.