Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Manipur Batter Lamabam Singh Given Out for Hitting Ball Twice in Ranji Trophy
In a strange incident, a cricket batter named Lamabam Singh was given out for hitting the ball twice while trying to save his wicket.
This has only happened four other times in the history of the Ranji Trophy.
People are talking about whether this was the right decision or not.
Lamabam Singh given out for hitting the ball twice in Ranji Trophy match against Meghalaya
Singh tried to stop the ball from hitting the stumps, which is allowed, but was still given out
He is the fifth batter in Ranji Trophy history to be given out this way
MCC rules state that a striker is out if they hit the ball twice wilfully before a fielder touches it
Singh's incident has sparked debate and confusion among cricket fans and experts
- Who
- Lamabam Singh, batter for Manipur in the Ranji Trophy
- What
- Was given out for hitting the ball twice
- When
- During a match against Meghalaya
- Where
- In the Ranji Trophy, India's premier domestic red-ball tournament
- Why
- Because he hit the ball twice while trying to stop it from hitting the stumps
Those who think Singh should not have been given out
Those who think the umpire made the correct decision
Intent
Those who think Singh should not have been given out
Singh's intent was to save his wicket, not to hit the ball again
Those who think the umpire made the correct decision
The rules do not consider the batter's intent, only the action
Precedent
Those who think Singh should not have been given out
Similar incidents in the past were not ruled out
Those who think the umpire made the correct decision
Those incidents were before the current interpretation of the rule was established
- Previous Incidents
- Andhra's K Bavanna (1963-64), J&K's Shahid Parvez (1986-87), Tamil Nadu's Anand George (1998-99), Jammu & Kashmir's Dhruv Mahajan (2005-06)
- MCC Rule
- A striker is out 'hit the ball twice' if they wilfully strike it a second time before a fielder touches it
