Mushfiqur Rahim left spectators in disbelief with a remarkable dismissal that even took him by surprise. The commentary room echoed with astonishment as Atahar Ali Khan and Tamim Iqbal reacted to the unexpected turn of events. Mushfiqur etched his name in history by being declared 'obstructing the field,' an unprecedented incident where he caught the ball with his hands while playing defensively.
Mushfiqur Rahim's Unbelievable Dismissal: A Historic 'Obstructing the Field' Moment
Mushfiqur Rahim left spectators in disbelief with a remarkable dismissal that even took him by surprise. The commentary room echoed with astonishment as Atahar Ali Khan and Tamim Iqbal reacted to the unexpected turn of events. Mushfiqur etched his name in history by being declared 'obstructing the field,' an unprecedented incident where he caught the ball with his hands while playing defensively.
In the realm of international cricket, Mushfiqur has the distinction of being the first Bangladeshi batsman to face such an unusual dismissal. This bitter memory now stands as the eighth instance in Test history where a batter has experienced this type of exit.
The peculiar incident occurred during the 41st over when Mushfiqur defended the fourth ball on the back foot. Although the ball was moving away from the stumps, Mushfiqur halted its progress with his hand, prompting a natural appeal from New Zealand. Upon reviewing the replay, the umpire decided to dismiss Mushfiqur for 'obstructing the field.' Previously categorized as 'handled the ball,' this rule was later reclassified as 'obstructing the field' by the ICC.
In such situations, the regulations prohibit the use of hands to catch the ball, regardless of its proximity to the stumps. Mushfiqur, well-aware of this rule, had the option to use his feet to manipulate the ball, even though it was already away from the stumps. Tamim expressed his disbelief, stating, "This is unexpected from someone who has played more than 80 Tests." He speculated that Mushfiqur's actions might have been subconscious, possibly stemming from practice habits where batsmen often defended the ball towards the end of Tamim's bowling.
Mushfiqur's departure at 35 off 81 balls marked the end of a 57-run partnership for the fifth wicket. With this dismissal, Bangladesh found themselves at 104 runs for the loss of five wickets.
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