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- Published: August 23, 2024 15:49
New Delhi: Pakistan reached a commanding position on day 2 of the test match against Bangladesh. On a difficult bowling wicket, the host team posted a mammoth 448 runs for the loss of 6 wickets. However, a controversial decision from Pakistani captain Shan Masood has left the fans bemused. With Rizwan nearing a well-deserved double century, the Pakistani decided to declare the inning at 448.
The Pakistani batsman was shocked as well as frustrated after nearing the 200-run mark, his innings came agonisingly ended just 29 runs away from the double-century. Rizwan has never scored a double-century, his highest score being 171 runs in this inning. Furthermore, Rizwan was building a strong partnership with Vice-captain Saud Shakeel.
Rizwan and Shakeel’s partnership stabilised the ship for Pakistan as well as put the Bangladeshi bowlers on the back foot who could not capitalise on the greenish top of Rawalpindi. However, Masood’s decision has led the team to slippery ice.
Netizens vent out their frustration at Masood’s decision
The netizens vented out their frustration at the absurdity of the decision of the Pakistani captain. All the fans have been under the impression that Rizwan
Abhi Declare Q..? Rizwan ki double century ke baad dena chaiye tha 😴 Pakistan 448~6 (Dec)#PAKvsBAN #PAKvsBANG #Pakistan #cricket #rizwan #MuhammadRizwan
— Samrat Haldar (@SamratH44423795) August 22, 2024
Robbed Rizwan’s well deserved Double century
— Asad (@asda1c) August 22, 2024
#Rizwan was up for 200 but no, it was not the day.
Not because he got out but was denied more time by his captain #shanmasood
Reminded me of #SachinTendulkar and Rahul Dravod incident when former was denied a double hundred.#PAKvBAN
— Amit Jalali (@jalali_amit) August 23, 2024
Robbed Rizwan’s well deserved Double century
— Asad (@asda1c) August 22, 2024
What did Shan Masood say?
In his defence Masood said, the Pakistani skipper revealed that Rizwan was told beforehand, an hour ahead that there were chances that the innings would be declared. The tug of war is going on in the back door dressing room of the Pakistani cricket team. The main objective will however be to win the game.