Jammu and Kashmir skipper Paras Dogra pulled off a remarkable one-handed catch to dismiss Mumbai captain Ajinkya Rahane on Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 sixth round match at the Bandra-Kurla Complex in Mumbai.

Paras Dogra’s spectacular one-handed catch sends Ajinkya Rahane packing

Stationed at mid-on during the 27th over, Dogra reacted instantly to a mistimed chip from Rahane, who attempted to work a fuller delivery from pacer Umar Nazir Mir into the cover region.

The ball appeared destined for a safe landing in a vacant area, but Dogra had other plans. Reading the trajectory perfectly, he sprinted to his left and executed a full-length dive, plucking the ball out of thin air with his outstretched left hand. The catch was not only a testament to his sharp reflexes but also highlighted his athleticism and commitment, even at this advanced stage of his career. The effort sent Rahane, who was beginning to settle with 16 runs off 36 balls, back to the pavilion, delivering a critical breakthrough for Jammu and Kashmir. The breathtaking catch left onlookers, teammates, and commentators in awe, cementing Dogra’s status as a reliable leader and a fielding marvel.

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Mumbai’s batting struggles against Jammu and Kashmir in Ranji Trophy 2025-25 round 6

Mumbai’s batting woes continued throughout the match. After electing to bat first, the hosts managed just 120 runs in their opening innings, with Shardul Thakur contributing a fighting fifty to salvage some respectability. Jammu and Kashmir’s pacers dominated, with Umar Nazir and Yudhvir Singh picking up four wickets each and Auqib Nabi chipping in with two. In their second innings, Mumbai fared no better.

Despite a promising opening stand of 54 runs between Rohit and Yashasvi Jaiswal in the second essay, who scored 28 in second innings, the team struggled to maintain momentum. Rahane’s dismissal further compounded their troubles as the side collapsed to 91 for 6, with only a five-run lead over Jammu and Kashmir. However Shardul, with the help of Tanush Kotian, performed again with the bat and make Mumbai in the competition.

India captain Rohit returned to domestic cricket after nine years, representing Mumbai. While his first innings ended prematurely with just 3 runs, Rohit displayed glimpses of brilliance on Day 2. His composed 28 included three sixes and two boundaries, but a half-century eluded him as he fell to Yudhvir Singh.

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In a much-anticipated return to first-class cricket after a decade, Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma‘s stint with Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy was unfortunately cut short. Rohit, who has been struggling with form in Test cricket over the last few months, was dismissed for just 3 runs off 19 balls against Jammu and Kashmir at the Wankhede Stadium on January 23, 2025.

Aiming for form: Rohit Sharma’s comeback with Mumbai

Rohit had joined Mumbai’s training camp with the aim of rediscovering his form, especially after his recent challenges in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 where he managed only 31 runs in five innings. His participation was part of a broader strategy to ensure that experienced players engage with domestic cricket, a move endorsed by India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir, who emphasized the importance of Test players playing first-class cricket.

Rohit’s return to domestic arena ends with a cheap dismissal

Rohit was spotted walking onto the field with determination, dressed in Mumbai’s traditional white cricket attire. The scoreboard at the time of his dismissal showed Mumbai at 12/1, with Rohit coming in to bat after the fall of an early wicket.

Facing the bowler Umar Nazir Mir, Rohit attempted to play a defensive shot, but an edge off his bat found its way to the slips, where it was caught by Paras Dogra, ending his brief return to the Ranji Trophy. The dismissal was a classic example of how a single mistake can alter the course of a batters’ innings, especially in the challenging conditions of domestic cricket.

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Hopes for a strong comeback dashed in Ranji Trophy clash

The match against Jammu and Kashmir was significant as it was part of the second phase of the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy, with Mumbai gearing up for their sixth-round fixture. Rohit’s keenness to train with the Mumbai squad under head coach Omkar Salvi had sparked hopes among fans and cricket pundits that this might be the platform for the captain to regain his touch in longer format cricket. However, the outcome was far from what was hoped for.

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