The Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) witnessed a moment of high drama and comedy recently, leaving veteran cricketer R Ashwin visibly frustrated and commentators in stitches. During a match between Dindigul Dragons, captained by Ashwin, and Siechem Madurai Panthers, a series of fielding errors resulted in the concession of three overthrows off a single ball.

The incident occurred on the penultimate ball of the first innings. Gurjapneet Singh, on strike for the Madurai Panthers, played a shot towards extra cover and attempted a quick single. What followed was a chaotic sequence of misfields that can only be described as a comedy of errors. Ashwin himself initiated the problems when his throw towards the stumps wasn't cleanly collected. This initial misfield allowed the batsmen to take a comfortable two runs.

However, the comedy didn't stop there. A subsequent throw from short mid-wicket was wayward, gifting the batsmen another run. Remarkably, a third throw, this time from short third man, also missed its mark. For a fleeting moment, it appeared as though the batsmen might even manage to run a fourth run due to the shambolic fielding.

R Ashwin, known for his sharp cricketing brain and high standards, was understandably livid at the series of errors. Visuals captured him simmering with frustration as the comedy unfolded. The commentators, on the other hand, were left in splits, unable to contain their laughter at the sheer absurdity of the situation. Social media, of course, erupted with reactions to the clip, which quickly went viral. Many fans and users online acknowledged the comedic value of the incident, with comments highlighting the "chaos" and "comedy" of the moment.

While the fielding display was undoubtedly a lowlight for the Dindigul Dragons, they ultimately managed to secure a victory in the match. The Madurai Panthers reached a total of 150/8 in their 20 overs, aided by the extra runs from the overthrows. However, the Dindigul Dragons chased down the target in just 12.3 overs, winning the match by nine wickets.

This incident comes shortly after R Ashwin found himself in another controversy during a TNPL match. In a game against iDream Tiruppur Tamizhans, Ashwin was given out LBW and reacted strongly to the umpire's decision. Replays suggested the ball might have pitched outside leg stump, leading to a heated argument between Ashwin and the on-field umpire. He was later fined 30% of his match fees for showing dissent and for misuse of equipment, as he slammed his bat on his pads and threw his gloves in frustration after the dismissal. The Dindigul Dragons lost that match after a batting collapse was triggered by Ashwin's wicket.