A peculiar incident unfolded during the Ranji Trophy match between the Mumbai and Jammu Kashmir teams, involving Mumbai captain Ajinkya Rahane. Rahane, after hitting a catch to the wicketkeeper, began his walk back to the pavilion, believing his time at the crease was over. However, the umpires called him back, citing a no-ball from the bowler.
The confusion arose when the field umpire noticed a potential no-ball call but failed to relay this information to Rahane before he exited the field. Once it was confirmed that the bowler had overstepped the crease, Rahane was recalled to the crease. Unfortunately for Rahane, this unexpected second chance did not last long. Moments later, he was dismissed again when Jammu and Kashmir’s Paras Dogra made an outstanding diving catch at mid-off, sending Rahane back to the pavilion once again.
According to the cricket rules, the umpires have the authority to call back a batsman who mistakenly leaves the field if they confirm the mistake before the next delivery. In cases like this, the umpires must make their decision before any players leave the field for what could be the final wicket. The incident sparked some debate, but the umpires’ decision was in line with the rules governing the game.