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The second Test match between India and Bangladesh saw a crucial moment unfold as Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin claimed the wicket of Bangladesh captain Mominul Haque, sending him back to the pavilion for 31 runs. The dismissal occurred in the 28.5th over of Bangladesh's innings, leaving their hopes of a competitive total hanging in the balance.
Ashwin, known for his masterful control and variations, delivered a delivery that drifted in from around the wicket. The ball kept coming in with a round-the-wicket angle, making it difficult for Shanto to anticipate its trajectory. Shanto, attempting to block the delivery, played down the wrong line, resulting in the ball striking him plumb in front of off-stump.
Shanto, seemingly perplexed by the delivery's trajectory, immediately decided to review the umpire's decision. The replay showed a flat line on UltraEdge, indicating that there was no inside edge. Ball-tracking technology confirmed the umpire's decision, showing that the ball would have crashed into middle stump. The review was ultimately a waste of a precious opportunity for Bangladesh, as the ball-tracking technology confirmed the umpire's decision.
Despite the dismissal, Shanto had made a decent contribution to Bangladesh's innings, scoring 31 runs off 57 balls, including six boundaries. However, Ashwin's clever delivery proved to be too much for the Bangladesh skipper, highlighting the Indian spinner's ability to outsmart batsmen with his variations.
Source: India vs Bangladesh, 2nd Test, Today, Bangladesh tour of India, 2024