The cricketing world was left in splits during the ongoing second Test match between Pakistan and Bangladesh at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. On the fourth day of this intense Test battle, a light-hearted moment captured everyone’s attention when Pakistan’s star spinner, Abrar Ahmed, hurried to the crease to avoid a timed-out dismissal. The incident not only provided some comic relief but also highlighted the sometimes tense yet humorous moments in cricket.
Abrar, who came out to bat at No. 10, was clearly under pressure as he raced against the clock to avoid the rare timed-out dismissal. In his haste, he even lost his gloves, further adding to the drama. However, what made this moment even more memorable was the reaction of Bangladesh’s captain, Shakib Al Hasan, who was seen laughing at the sight of Abrar’s rush. The video of this amusing incident quickly went viral on social media, with cricket fans sharing it widely.
You can watch the viral video here:
Shakib’s History with Timed-Out Dismissals
This isn’t the first time Shakib Al Hasan has been associated with a timed-out dismissal.
Last year, during a crucial ODI World Cup match between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, Shakib controversially timed out Sri Lankan all-rounder Angelo Mathews.
Mathews became the first player in the history of international cricket to be dismissed for exceeding the two-minute limit to take a strike.
This historical event added another layer of irony to Shakib’s reaction in the current Test match, making it even more significant and amusing.
Pakistan’s Struggles Continue
While this light-hearted moment provided some entertainment, the overall situation for Pakistan in the match was far from amusing.
After suffering a heavy 10-wicket defeat in the first Test, Pakistan found themselves in deep trouble in the second match as well.
Despite taking a narrow 12-run lead in the first innings, Pakistan’s batting lineup crumbled once again in the second innings, managing only 172 runs.
Babar Azam’s lean patch continued, with the former captain scoring just 11 runs, marking his 16th consecutive Test innings without a half-century.
As Pakistan faces the possibility of another defeat against Bangladesh, the focus remains on how the team can recover from their ongoing struggles and regain their form.
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