Mushfiqur Rahim becomes first Bangladesh batter to be dismissed for handling the ball

Bangladesh wicketkeeper Mushfiqur Rahim has become the first batter from the country to be dismissed for handling the ball on Wednesday. He was seen handling the ball on day one of the first Test against Pakistan and New Zealand.

Dhaka:Bangladesh batterMushfiqur Rahim was seen at the receiving end of a bizarre incident on Wednesday as he got dismissed while handling the ball in the ongoing Test match against New Zealand. The incident happened on Day 1 of the Second Test in Dhaka. Rahim became the first batter from his country to be dismissed in such a manner.

The scenario happened during the 41st over of Bangladesh's first innings when Rahim defended a delivery from Kyle Jamieson under his eyes. However, the batter thought that the ball would roll toward his stumps so he stretched out his hand to stop it from hitting his wicket. The batter shoved away the ball with his left glove to extend his stay at the crease.

The fielding team immediately appealed after the incident for a dismissal and both the umpires came together to discuss the outcome of the happening. The decision was sent upstairs and Rahim was soon to register an unwanted record to his name. The TV umpire gave him out and so a historic moment was created on the cricket field. With the dismissal, he became the first Bangladesh batter to walk back to the pavilion due to handling the ball.

In the second game of the series against New Zealand, Bangladesh opted to bat first after winning the toss. However, they were bundled out on 172 in the game putting New Zealand in a position of strength. The first game was won by Bangladesh by 150 runs.

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