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Gujarat’s Ravi Bishnoi identified with concussion within the Ranji Trophy semifinal in opposition to Kerala and was changed by Hemang Patel.
Ravi Bishnoi suffered a blow whereas fielding at level. (PTI Picture)
Gujarat spinner Ravi Bishnoi was pressured off the sector following a concussion through the Ranji Trophy semi-final in opposition to Kerala on Thursday. Medium-pacer Hemang Patel was introduced in as his alternative, sparking discussions on the interpretation of the ‘like-for-like’ substitution rule.
Bishnoi, who had dismissed Kerala opener Rohan Kunnummal earlier, suffered a blow whereas trying to cease a ball at level. As he dived, the ball deflected off his hand and struck his face. He was instantly taken off the sector for medical consideration and didn’t return to play.
As Hemang walked in to bat at No. 5 following the dismissal of opener Priyank Panchal, Kerala’s spinner Jalaj Saxena was seen in animated dialogue with the umpires over the alternative of a spinner with a seamer.
Nonetheless, with no different practical choices obtainable, Gujarat’s choice was upheld, and Hemang performed a vital hand, scoring a composed 27 off 41 balls to assist Gujarat keep within the combat for a first-innings lead.
Earlier within the match, Kerala had put up a formidable first-innings complete of 457, powered by a spectacular unbeaten 177 from wicketkeeper-batter Mohammed Azharuddeen. His innings offered the spine to Kerala’s innings, making certain they put up a difficult complete for Gujarat.
Gujarat, nevertheless, responded strongly. Senior opener Priyank Panchal led the cost with a superb 148, stitching collectively a vital 131-run opening stand with younger batter Aarya Desai.
The concussion rule sparked debate through the current T20I collection between India and England when pacer Harshit Rana was introduced in as an alternative choice to all-rounder Shivam Dube.
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