Home / Sports / Ranji Trophy 2025 Kicks Off with Embarrassing Scorecard Blunder
Ranji Trophy 2025 Kicks Off with Embarrassing Scorecard Blunder
15 Oct
Summary
- Ranji Trophy 2025 season began with a mix-up, listing star batter Sarfaraz Khan as dismissed for a duck
- The error was actually Sarfaraz's younger brother Musheer Khan getting out
- The incident highlighted the impact of human error despite digital advancements
On October 15, 2025, the Ranji Trophy 2025 season began with an embarrassing mix-up in the scorecards. The incident saw star batter Sarfaraz Khan mistakenly listed as dismissed for a duck, when it was actually his younger brother Musheer Khan who had gotten out.
This error caused widespread confusion and discussion online before the scorecard was eventually corrected. The incident highlighted the persistent impact of human error, despite the digital advancements in sports scoring and data management.
While the Ranji Trophy is one of India's premier domestic cricket tournaments, this inauspicious start to the 2025 season has raised questions about the reliability of official records and the need for more robust verification processes. As the tournament progresses, cricket fans and officials will be closely watching to ensure such embarrassing mix-ups do not recur.
