PAK vs BAN | Twitter laughs as Pakistan’s fielding tradition goes wild with repetitive overthrows
Misfielding and poor fielding have been persistent issues for Pakistan cricket, often setting new lows. This was starkly evident on the final day of the second Test against Bangladesh, where shoddy fielding and a crucial overthrow allowed Bangladesh to score additional runs chasing a meager target.
Mir Hamza’s early dismissal of Zakir Hasan jolted Bangladesh’s overnight stand, leading to Pakistan's increased pressure on the opposition. Khurram Shehzad then removed Shadman Islam, leaving Bangladesh at 85/2 after 21 overs, requiring an additional 100 runs. But just before lunch, another fielding blunder occurred creating more worry for the hosts.
On the final delivery of the 33rd over, Salman Agha delivered a flat ball to Bangladesh's captain. The delivery was slightly short and Shanto flicked it towards square leg. He and his partner Mushfiur completed a single as the square-leg fielder failed to stop the ball, allowing it to be thrown back by the deep square-leg fielder. However, the throw missed the mark at the bowler's end, and the ball was relayed to mid-wicket. Shan Masood then made an incorrect throw, allowing the Bangladeshi batsmen to snatch an extra run. The fielding lapse drew criticism on social media, with many expressing their frustration at Pakistan's fielding errors.
Typical fielding again
#BANvsPAK 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/4E0nvtcknV
— cricadda (@cricadda7) September 3, 2024
Gully vibes
This is becoming child's play 🤔🤣😥#PakistanCricket#BANvsPAK pic.twitter.com/VmVkinKQUw
— Muhammad Asim (@Asiim_786) September 3, 2024
Whats going on?
someone said najmul hossain shanto vs shan masood g word
— . (@PurrUmeed) September 3, 2024
Very next over
Warra captaincy from mighty Shanball, Salman took the wicket of Shanto, and Shanny replaced him in the very next over 🤡🤡🤡. #PAKvsBAN
— . (@sajad5F) September 3, 2024
Historic sweep
BAN start hauling the target in deftly, inspite of Shanto's wkt. They are on the verge of a historic clean sweep.@mushfiqur15 going at run a ball and @MominulCric also picking up the pace. #PAKvBAN #Test2
— Armchair Cricket Podcast (@ArmchairCricPod) September 3, 2024
Break
Partnership break by Salman Ali Agha
— Sa HiB (LQ) (@SaHib__143) September 3, 2024
Salman Ali Agha gets this wicket of captain Shanto.
C'man green 🇵🇰#PAKvBAN pic.twitter.com/basmJ15vGB
Golden
Golden arm Agha Salman strikes Shanto dismissed what ever Liton Das 😁😁😁😒#PAKvsBAN #PAKvBAN #BabarAzam𓃵 #NaseemShah #TestOnHai #PakistanCricket pic.twitter.com/oxgd5eyLdw
— NaseemShah804Fan (@MUAli804K) September 3, 2024
Broken
Partnership broken by Salman Ali Agha as he removes skipper Najmul Hasan Shanto. #PAKvBAN pic.twitter.com/A8tRUsTAbB
— Muhammad Afroz Mukhtiar (@ArAfrozMukhtiar) September 3, 2024
Great catch
a great catch taken by Abdullah to dismiss Shanto. #PAKvsBAN pic.twitter.com/gJuWRqPxId
— Assadᡣ𐭩🇵🇸 (@hypophrenic_18) September 3, 2024
Dismissed
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto dismissed for 38 runs, Well played Shanto good innings Bangladesh needs 53 runs to win. #BANvsPAK #TestCricket
— Akaran.A (@Akaran_1) September 3, 2024