Big Controversy Averted? R Ashwin Warns Marco Jansen For Backing Up Too Far During India vs South Africa Test

India were at the receiving end on the third day of the first Test against South Africa in Centurion as a resolute Dean Elgar's 185 helped the hosts take a massive lead. The batter missed out on a well-deserved maiden double hundred but inflicted enough damage on India in company of young Marco Jansen to potentially bat the visitors out of the opening Test as South Africa reached 392 for 7 at lunch on the third day. Elgar (185 off 287 balls), whose previous highest Test score is 199, was inching towards his maiden double hundred before a faint tickle to leg-side bouncer from Shardul Thakur brought about his end.

But, that didn't deter the lanky Jansen (72 batting, 119 balls), not exactly famous for his batting prowess, to easily negotiate a deflated Indian attack that looked out of sorts as well bereft of ideas.

Elgar and Marco Jansen provided a great stand for South Africa. However, the day could have seen a major controversy but R Ashwin ensured that everything was alright. he warned Marco Jansen for backing up too far during the 98th over of South Africa innings. The images of the incident went viral.

A warning by Ashwin as Jansen trying to back too much. #SAvIND #TheCricketTV pic.twitter.com/PGZXjt2Yzs

A warning by Ashwin as Jansen trying to back too much. #SAvIND #TheCricketTV pic.twitter.com/PGZXjt2Yzs

A warning by Ashwin as Jansen trying to back too much. #AUSvsPAK #INDvSA pic.twitter.com/E0CotFvCMP

The Elgar-Jansen pair added 111 runs for the sixth wicket. With the lead already swelling to 147 runs, it will be a Herculean task for the Indian batters to save the game.

The sun is beating down, odd balls are keeping low and survival isn't an option against a quality Proteas attack.

The Indian bowlers were even more