New Delhi: In the ongoing Test match between Australia and Pakistan at Sydney, the Down Under all-rounder Mitchell Marsh caught the attention of cricket fans over claiming Pakistan skipper Shan Masood’s wicket and then the subsequent drama unfolding over it.
The Australian bowler along with team members got engaged in joyous celebrations after getting Shan Masood caught in the second slip, only to get disappointed moments later as the particular ball was adjudged NO-ball by the umpire.
As the umpire signaled No-ball, it brought big relief for the Pakistani side as its batsmen surrendered in Test match yet again but it was the reaction of Aussies that went viral on internet.
A video of the celebration & drama surfaced on social media and it showed Marsh sporting a wry smile.
Mitch Marsh got the wicket of Shan Masood – but it was a no ball!
However, 10 balls later, he got him again! #AUSvPAK pic.twitter.com/bJxYikSIIc
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 3, 2024
What netizens said
Many Pakistani fans took offence to Aussies’ mind games & also its over-bearing attitude on field but moments later, this eventually happened.
Just 10 balls later, Marsh again got the inside edge of Shan Masood’s bat and he was caught in the slips. It was an easy catch and Masood went back to pavilion.
Aus Vs Pak, Third Test in Sydney
The third test between rival teams started early today. Pak skipper won the toss and chose to bat first at Sydney cricket ground. However, its batting line-up collapsed and failed to put up challenge against the hosts.
Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood sent Pakistani openers packing with their piercive bowling and dimissed Abdullah Shafique & Saim Ayub in the first 2 overs.
None of subsequent Pakistani players could stay on the pitch to consolidate the innings, except Babar Azam. He played some super cover drives, raising hopes of Pakistani fans but lost his wicket at a meagre 26 runs.
As per latest updates, Pakistan has managed to cross 250 runs mark on back of half-centuries from Mohammad Rizwan & Salman Ali Agha. The visitors are nine-wickets down, as no player from the squad could sustain the innings.
For the uninitiated, Australia is already the winner of three-match series as it vanquished Pakistan in both test matches.
