In a moment that has taken the cricketing world by storm, Bangladesh’s star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan was seen laughing heartily during the second Test match between Pakistan and Bangladesh. The amusing incident occurred on the fourth day of the match when Pakistan’s young spinner Abrar Ahmed made a desperate dash to the crease to avoid being timed out, leaving everyone in splits.
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The drama unfolded during Pakistan’s second innings when Abrar Ahmed, batting at No. 10, was called to the crease after the dismissal of Mohammad Ali. With the clock ticking, Abrar was seen sprinting towards the pitch to avoid a ‘timed out’ dismissal, a rare occurrence in cricket where a batsman fails to reach the crease within the allotted time after the fall of a wicket
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As Abrar hurriedly made his way to the crease, he even dropped one of his gloves, adding to the hilarity of the situation. The video of this moment quickly went viral on social media, capturing Shakib Al Hasan’s reaction as he chuckled at the sight of Abrar’s frantic run.
Shakib, known for his competitive spirit and serious demeanor on the field, couldn’t help but laugh at the light-hearted turn of events. His reaction was a rare display of humor in the high-stakes environment of Test cricket. The video, shared widely on platforms like X (formerly Twitter), has garnered thousands of views and comments, with fans appreciating the lighter side of the game.
The ‘timed out’ rule, though seldom enforced, adds an interesting dimension to cricket. It requires a new batsman to be ready to face the next delivery within three minutes of the previous batsman’s dismissal. Shakib Al Hasan himself has a notable history with this rule. During the 2023 ODI World Cup in India, he famously timed out Sri Lankan all-rounder Angelo Mathews, making Mathews the first player in international cricket to be dismissed in this manner
The second Test between Pakistan and Bangladesh at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium has been a thrilling contest. Pakistan, after being bowled out for 172 in their second innings, set a target of 185 runs for Bangladesh. The visitors, who had already secured their first-ever Test victory against Pakistan in the previous match, were on the brink of a historic series win.
Bangladesh needed 136 runs on the final day with all ten wickets in hand, putting them in a strong position to whitewash Pakistan in the two-match series. The hosts, led by Shan Masood, faced an uphill battle to bowl out Bangladesh and level the series.
The viral video of Abrar Ahmed’s dash and Shakib Al Hasan’s reaction has sparked a wave of reactions from cricket fans around the world. Many have shared their amusement and appreciation for the lighter moments in the game, highlighting how such incidents bring a human touch to the sport
One fan tweeted, “Cricket needs more moments like these! Shakib’s reaction was priceless, and Abrar’s run was pure comedy gold!” Another commented, “This is why we love cricket. It’s not just about the competition but also the camaraderie and fun on the field.”
The hilarious incident involving Abrar Ahmed and Shakib Al Hasan during the Pakistan vs Bangladesh second Test has provided a memorable moment in an otherwise intense series. As the cricketing world enjoys this light-hearted episode, the focus remains on the final day’s play, where Bangladesh aims to secure a historic series win against Pakistan.
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