New Delhi: Inter-team rivalries and on-ground standoffs are nothing new to the world of sports, or cricket for that matter. Though, a standoff took a backseat during the ongoing third Test between Pakistan and Australia.
Amidst the massive cheering by the Pak crowd present in the stadium, Australian cricketer David Warner and Pakistan’s Shaheen Shah Afridi engaged in an anguished staring contest, that however appeared hysterical to their teammates and fans.
The funny instance took place at the last over of the third day during the historic test match. Later in the game, even Warner and Afridi were seen laughing off on their amusing deadlock.
Here’s what happened
During the third over of Australia’s second innings, Shaheen bowled a short one, while Warner safeguard it comfortably. After watching the ball come to rest right under his feet, Shaheen fiercely came walking towards Warner.
The batter started walking towards him as well. Though, what appeared to be a furious standoff at first, ended the duo in giggles. As Warner was smiling all along while walking towards Shaheen, the Pak bowler also wind up chuckling.
What a way to conclude the day ? #BoysReadyHain l #PAKvAUS pic.twitter.com/FafG8lkVTT
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) March 23, 2022
The cameras during the telecast of the live match also showed Marnus Labuschagne and Pat Cummins laughing over the incident in the changing room.
Here’s how Netizens reacted:
The hysterical incident between the two cricketers earned fitting reactions from Netizens around the world, and the viral video is now meme material.
— Ali bin Sajjad (@ibn_E_sajjad19) March 23, 2022
Pretty disappointed that this didn’t end with a kiss pic.twitter.com/mK9dWDSwCs
— Sonali (@samtanisonali1) March 23, 2022
Jacket missing ? pic.twitter.com/nKoNpV50Me
— Prishna Azal (@AzalPrishna) March 23, 2022
Ye lo jacket??? pic.twitter.com/aR7EFXautL
— Yousaf Shaikh (@IbnEYousaf3) March 23, 2022
— Talha Sahi (@Talhaumarsahi) March 23, 2022
— Aamir khan (@DrAamirkhan95) March 23, 2022
— Hannan Khan (@HannanK25443460) March 23, 2022
? David Warner will surely win hearts of twenty two crore pakistani cricket fans at the end of tour! He’s the most entertaining aussie on Pakistan tour #PAKvAUS pic.twitter.com/cRUrQZl7Ce
— Arfa Feroz Zake (@ArfaSays_) March 23, 2022
