Watch Video: IPL 2020 Mankading Again? No, not this time. R Ashwin gives Aaron Finch a warning at the non-striker's end

On Monday at the Dubai International Stadium, Ashwin stopped at the point of his delivery stride but chose to not run out Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) opener Aaron Finch for stepping outside the crease at the non-striker's end.

The incident took place during the third over of RCB's run-chase. Ashwin was getting ready to bowl to Devdutt Padikkal, and Finch had gone a long way outside the crease at the other end. The DC bowler paused his bowling action to warn Finch, instead of running him out or mankading him.

Let’s make it clear !! First and final warning for 2020. I am making it official and don’t blame me later on. @RickyPonting #runout #nonstriker @AaronFinch5 and I are good buddies btw.😂😂 #IPL2020

— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) October 5, 2020

Ashwin had mankaded Rajasthan Royals opener Jos Buttler last IPL when he was the captain of Kings XI Punjab. His action was received with divided opinions across the cricketing world, with some supporting him and others criticising him.