Ashwin out of third Test over family emergency

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By Stephan ShemiltChief cricket writer in Rajkot

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India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has pulled out of the third Test against England in Rajkot because of a family emergency.

On Friday's second day, the 37-year-old became only the ninth man to reach 500 Test wickets.

"The health and wellbeing of the players and their loved ones are of utmost importance," said the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

"The BCCI extends heartfelt support to the champion cricketer and his family."

More to follow.

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