Ashwin Withdraws from Third Test Due To Family Emergency

India's top spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has left for home midway through the third Test match in Rajkot against England. The Board of Control for Cricket in India informed via an official press release late on Friday night that Ashwin would not be taking any further part in the Test match due to a medical emergency in his family.

Ashwin had just taken his 500th Test wicket on Day 2 of the match against England and was expected to play a big role in the match due to the nature of the wicket at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot.

Ravichandran Ashwin has withdrawn from the Test squad, effective immediately due to a family medical emergency. In these challenging times, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the team fully supports Ashwin
~the BCCI said in its press release

The BCCI extends its heartfelt support to the champion cricketer and his family. The health and well-being of the players and their loved ones are of utmost importance. The Board requests respect for the privacy of Ashwin and his family as they navigate through this challenging time
~it further added

How India will compensate with 10 men?

Due to Ashwin's absence, India will be unable to field their full playing XI. The Indian side can deploy a substitute in place of Ashwin, but that player will be unable to bat or bowl.
According to the ICC rules, the player may continue to discuss with the umpire.

Full Draft for ICC rule -

24.1 Substitute fielders

24.1.1 The umpires shall allow a substitute fielder

24.1.1.1 if they are satisfied that a fielder has been injured or become ill and that this occurred during the match, or

24.1.1.2 for any other wholly acceptable reason.

In all other circumstances, a substitute is not allowed.

24.1.2 A substitute shall not bowl or act as captain but may act as wicketkeeper only with the consent of the umpires. Note, however, Law 42.7.1 (Additional points relating to Level 3 and Level 4 offenses).

24.1.3 A nominated player may bowl or field even though a substitute has previously acted for him/her, subject to 24.2, 24.3, and Law 42.4 (Level 3 offenses and action by umpires).

Substitute rule -

The ICC rules currently allow an on-field player to be replaced with a comparable player from the existing squad. However, it is important to note that Ashwin was not injured during the present Test match, hence no like substitution would be allowed during the game.

How his absence would impact team India?

Ashwin's absence would have a significant impact on the current Test match, as the spinner practically functions as an all-rounder due to his multi-dimensional skill with the bat. In reality, Ashwin hit 37 runs off 89 balls in India's first innings, leading the team to a strong 445-run total.

Apart from batting, India will undoubtedly miss Ashwin's bowling abilities in the last innings in Rajkot. In the last Test in Vizag, Ashwin picked up three wickets in the fourth innings to help India make a comeback in the Test series.