PSL 2024| Twitter erupts as Azam Khan’s run-out attempt goes haywire after hitting stumps with gloves

02/28/2024

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Pressure is nothing more than the shadow of great opportunity, yet some people succumb to pressure and lose the opportunity. Islamabad's wicketkeeper, Azam Khan, replicated something similar with a run-out miss by failing to grab an incoming throw and hitting the stumps with gloves.

‌Islamabad United’s decision to bowl first yielded great results initially as they managed to scalp Karachi opener Tim Siefert in the third over with a brilliant stumping by Azam Khan. However, the Karachi brigade managed to stabilize their innings with Leus du Plooy and Shan Massod guiding their side to 46/1 at the end of the powerplay. However, Azam showcased a blunder right after the powerplay as he missed a run out by hitting the stumps with the gloves.

In the eighth over's third delivery, Shan Masood skillfully directed a length ball from Agha Salman towards extra cover. Seizing the opportunity, Leus du Plooy initiated a quick single. However, du Plooy faced a delay in reaching the opposite end, as an agile throw from extra cover reached the gloveman swiftly. Acting promptly, Azam dislodged the bails as du Plooy dove to make his ground. The on-field umpire referred the decision to the third umpire, injecting a moment of suspense. Upon reviewing the replay, it became apparent that Azam, in his eagerness, attempted to dislodge the bails before securing the ball, which had slipped through his gloves. Azam's blunder granted du Plooy a reprieve, allowing him to exhale in relief.

Nevertheless, du Plooy's time at the crease was short-lived as Salman's subsequent delivery, a swift length ball, deceived him, causing the ball to smash with the stumps. The Islamabad team experienced a rollercoaster of emotions, with Captain Shadab expressing joy and congratulating Azam afterwards.

The Twitterverse didn't hesitate to laugh at Azam Khan’s failed attempt for the runout and celebrate Salman's bowling.

du Plooy departs!

pic.twitter.com/jIf2cXh6LG
— Shanaka Kundu (@KunduShanaka) February 28, 2024

It's just basics!

Basic rule of wicket keeping , need to have a sitting stance before the bowler delivers and as soon as ball hits the pitch, one needs to get up, however Azam Khan considering his mediocre fitness level doesn’t abide to this basic rule, perhaps prone to errors while keeping. Hope… pic.twitter.com/U20rjcJorJ
— FC (@fad08) February 28, 2024

Legendary

That Collection was Legendry from Azam Khan 😵‍💫 pic.twitter.com/6JvtRRas5H
— Furqan Hameed (@iFurqanH) February 28, 2024

Crazy

Azam Khan appealing for run out after not collecting the ball#PSL9 #IUvKK
— Mehreen Khan (@Mehreen_khan529) February 28, 2024

Too good

Kya keeping karta azam khan 😂#HBLPSL2024 pic.twitter.com/SRRpCo7RnW
— ЅᏦᎽ (@13hamdard) February 28, 2024

No need!

Azam Khan missed the run out chance after dropping the ball, then Salman bowled du Plooy, no need of any fielder! #PSL9 #PSL2024 #KKvIU pic.twitter.com/dd4lAV59Xg
— Aqdas Rehman (@AqdasRehman) February 28, 2024

Amazing

Amazing work by Azam Khan to miss the stumping so Agha can get the wicket on the next ball 👍🏼
— 🕷 Childish Ghambino 🍉 (@Sarkhail7Khan) February 28, 2024

Saved

That fumble by Azam Khan resulting in a missed opportunity does not cost Islamabad, as Salman Ali Agha has cleaned up Leus du Plooy very next ball!

24 off 15 for the South African, on PSL debut.
— Behram Qazi 🇵🇰 🇨🇦 (@DeafMango) February 28, 2024

lol