Ajinkya Rahane was dismissed for ‘obstructing the field’ but was later called back to the crease for the Ranji Trophy 2024.

Veteran Indian hitter Ajinkya Rahane was disqualified in the first inning of the present Ranji Trophy match between Mumbai and Assam for impeding the field, setting up a contentious moment.

Rahane struck a straight drive on the final delivery before tea and decided to take a single. But Shivam Dube sent him back, and when he returned to the attack, he blocked Denish Das, the midfielder, from making a throw, and he was substituted out for blocking the field.

Ajinkya Rahane was summoned up to the crease after scoring 18 runs in 52 deliveries;

however, Assam eventually dropped their petition in a display of exemplary sportsmanship. After being given another opportunity, the veteran batter was dismissed after scoring 22 runs in 69 deliveries, demonstrating his inability to have any more influence on the match.

MORE TWIST IN THE TALE: Assam has withdrawn the appeal, and Ajinkya Rahane is back to the crease. Crazy scenes at BKC Ground. @sportstarweb https://t.co/GS0JX5gB56

— Shayan Acharya (@ShayanAcharya) February 16, 2024

Mumbai keeps up its advantage over Assam

In reference to the match, Mumbai is still showing off their strength against Assam in the Ranji Trophy 2024 contest. Mumbai’s bowling unit produced an amazing effort to contain their opponents, even with Assam batting first.

Rahul Hazarika and Parvej Musaraf, the openers, were out for three runs and two runs, respectively. Not only was S C Ghadigaonkar dismissed after just four runs. In summary, Abhishek Thakuri scored 31 runs to lead Assam’s first innings, making him the innings’ top run scorer.

After the remainder of the batting attack failed to muster anything, skipper Denish Das was dismissed for just five runs as well, and Assam were bowled out for 84 runs in the first innings.

With a combined total of two wickets, Shams Mulani and Mohit Avasthi led Mumbai in wicket-taking. Tanush Kotian also made one strike. Mumbai responded with some excellent batting. Mumbai proceeded to extend their lead as Prithvi Shaw began the innings with 30 runs, and Shivam Dube finished with a century.