NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s star batsman Babar Azam faced intense trolling on social media after being dismissed for a duck in the first Test against Bangladesh at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
Bangladesh, opting to bowl first after winning the toss, quickly put Pakistan under pressure, with Babar’s early dismissal adding to their woes.
Pakistan’s innings began shakily, with Abdullah Shafique being the first to fall, caught by Zakir Hasan off Hasan Mahmud‘s bowling for just 2 runs.
The score was 3-1 in 3.3 overs. Captain Shan Masood followed soon after, contributing 6 runs before being caught by Litton Das off Shoriful Islam’s delivery.
Babar, known for his consistency and elegant stroke-making, walked in with hopes of stabilizing the innings.
However, his stay at the crease was brief, lasting only two balls. He was caught by Litton Das off Shoriful Islam, leaving Pakistan reeling at 16-3 in 8.2 overs.
Babar’s unexpected dismissal for a duck not only put Pakistan under pressure but also made him the target of online trolls, with fans expressing their disappointment and frustration over the star batter’s early exit.
Fans, who have come to expect consistency from the star batter, expressed their frustration across social media platforms.
Bangladesh, opting to bowl first after winning the toss, quickly put Pakistan under pressure, with Babar’s early dismissal adding to their woes.
Pakistan’s innings began shakily, with Abdullah Shafique being the first to fall, caught by Zakir Hasan off Hasan Mahmud‘s bowling for just 2 runs.
The score was 3-1 in 3.3 overs. Captain Shan Masood followed soon after, contributing 6 runs before being caught by Litton Das off Shoriful Islam’s delivery.
Babar, known for his consistency and elegant stroke-making, walked in with hopes of stabilizing the innings.
However, his stay at the crease was brief, lasting only two balls. He was caught by Litton Das off Shoriful Islam, leaving Pakistan reeling at 16-3 in 8.2 overs.
Babar’s unexpected dismissal for a duck not only put Pakistan under pressure but also made him the target of online trolls, with fans expressing their disappointment and frustration over the star batter’s early exit.
Fans, who have come to expect consistency from the star batter, expressed their frustration across social media platforms.
Despite the early setbacks, Saim Ayub and Saud Shakeel began to rebuild the innings. Saim Ayub, batting confidently, revived Pakistan, while Saud Shakeel supported him with a composed stand.
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