Ranji Trophy 2024: Ajinkya Rahane called back to crease after 'obstructing the field' dismissal

In a controversial moment in the Mumbai and Assam clash at the ongoing Ranji Trophy, veteran Indian batter Ajinkya Rahane was dismissed in the first innings of the clash due to obstructing the field. 

On the last delivery before tea, Rahane hit a straight drive and opted to take a single. However, he was sent back by Shivam Dube, and as he went back to the strike, he got in the way of a throw from the midfielder Denish Das and was given out for obstructing the field.

However, in an act of commendable sportsmanship, Assam later withdrew their appeal, and Rahane was called up to the crease on a score of 18 runs in 52 deliveries. Given a second chance, the veteran batter failed to make a further impact on the clash, as he was later sent packing for 22 runs in 69 deliveries. 

Mumbai continue to maximize lead against Assam

Speaking of the clash, Mumbai continue to assert their dominance against Assam in the Ranji Trophy 2024 game. Beginning with Assam batting first, Mumbai’s bowling attack put forth a magnificent performance to limit their opponents. 

Openers Parvej Musaraf and Rahul Hazarika were dismissed for two and three runs, respectively. S C Ghadigaonkar was sent packing for just four runs as well. To summarise Assam’s first innings, Abhishek Thakuri was the highest run-getter in the first innings with 31 runs to his name.

Skipper Denish Das was dismissed for just five runs as well, and after the rest of the batting attack failed to amount to much, Assam were bundled out for 84 runs in the first innings.

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As for Mumbai, Shams Mulani and Mohit Avasthi were the highest wicket-takers, with two wickets to their names. Tanush Kotian struck once as well. In response, Mumbai was brilliant with the bat. Prithvi Shaw opened the innings with 30 runs to his name, with Shivam Dube completing his century as Mumbai continued to maximise their lead.