Here's Why Mushfiqur Rahim Was Given Out In BAN vs NZ 2nd Test

Following the incident, the New Zealand team quickly appealed, prompting the TV umpire Ahsan Raza to uphold the decision.

Mushfiqur Rahim in action.

Amidst a significant turn of events in the second Test between Bangladesh and New Zealand, experienced cricketer Mushfiqur Rahim was involved in controversy. (Getty)

He made history as the first-ever Bangladesh batsman to be dismissed for obstructing the field in Test cricket. (Getty)

In the 41st over of Bangladesh's innings, Mushfiqur faced a delivery from Kyle Jamieson, defending it into the ground. What followed was a peculiar swatting motion with his right hand after the ball had bounced up wide outside the off stump. (Getty)

Following the incident, the New Zealand team quickly appealed, prompting the TV umpire Ahsan Raza to uphold the decision. (Getty)

Previously categorised as "handled the ball," such dismissals were reclassified as "obstructing the field" after a significant rule alteration in 2017. (Getty)

As per Law 37.1.2, a batsman is considered out obstructing the field if, while receiving a ball, they intentionally hit it with a hand not holding the bat. (Getty)

Mushfiqur Rahim's dismissal puts him into a rare group, featuring names like Mohinder Amarnath, Mohsin Khan, and Michael Vaughan, marking him as the 11th player in international cricket history to be dismissed for handling the ball. (Getty)