Veteran Spinner Ashwin Questions BCCI's Cricket Laws
Indian cricket star Ravichandran Ashwin has publicly criticized the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) following a highly unusual dismissal during a Ranji Trophy plate group match. The incident involved Manipur batsman Lamabam Ajay Singh, who was given out for the extremely rare offense of hitting the ball twice during a game against Meghalaya.
The Controversial Dismissal Incident
Lamabam Ajay Singh found himself at the center of cricket's rulebook when umpires ruled him out for making contact with the ball twice during his batting innings. This obscure law, which rarely comes into play in professional cricket, created immediate controversy. Ashwin specifically pointed out that such dismissals are typically only seen in informal gully cricket rather than professional matches governed by official cricket laws.
Ashwin's Strong Reaction and Broader Implications
The renowned off-spinner took to social media to express his disbelief at the application of this rule in domestic cricket. His comments highlighted the growing tension between traditional cricket laws and their practical implementation in modern professional games. The incident has sparked widespread discussion among cricket enthusiasts and experts about the consistency of rule enforcement across different levels of Indian domestic cricket.
The timing of this controversy is particularly significant as it occurred during the ongoing Ranji Trophy 2025 season, raising questions about umpiring standards and rule interpretation in India's premier domestic tournament. This event marks one of the few instances where the 'hitting the ball twice' law has been enforced in professional cricket, making it a notable moment in domestic cricket history.
