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Pakistan Captain Misses Run Out Chance Against England

Pakistan's Salman Agha hits teammate Mohammad Rizwan while appealing LBW. England's Lawrence survives run out chance.

Mumbai Alert · Sports Desk
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Sports Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Fri, 21 August 2026 at 12:29 pm
Pakistan Captain Misses Run Out Chance Against England

Pakistan's lack of awareness in the field was on full display during the second day of the first test match against England in Leeds. A comical incident occurred when captain Salman Ali Agha and Mohammad Rizwan were busy appealing for an LBW decision, missing an easy run out chance in the process.

The incident happened after England's Lawrence charged down the track to a full toss but failed to make contact. The ball struck Lawrence's pads, and Pakistan appealed loudly for LBW. However, Lawrence was way outside his crease, and Agha at slip and Rizwan, the keeper, were too focused on the appeal to notice.

It was only when Lawrence turned around to ground his bat that Agha realized the possibility of a run out chance. He tried to hit the stumps, but unfortunately, the appealing Rizwan blocked the hit. Lawrence was safe, and a huge opportunity went missing for Pakistan.

The team reviewed the LBW call, but the batter survived after ball-tracking showed the impact was outside the line. Replays showed Rizwan laughing and gesturing that Agha had hit the ball on his leg.

This incident only compounded matters for Pakistan, as Lawrence went on to smash a half-century, helping England end the day at 366/8. The hosts have amassed a lead of 195, having earlier bowled out Pakistan for a paltry 171.

The first test match between England and Pakistan has been a thrilling one so far, with both teams giving it their all. However, Pakistan's fielding blunders have been a major talking point, with many fans taking to social media to express their disappointment.

Pakistan's fielding has been a concern for the team in recent times, and this incident has only highlighted the need for improvement. The team will need to regroup and come up with a solid plan to take on England in the remaining days of the test match.

The incident has also sparked a lot of memes and jokes on social media, with many fans mocking Pakistan's fielding. However, for the team, it's a serious issue that needs to be addressed if they want to compete with the best teams in the world.

In conclusion, Pakistan's missed run out chance against England has been a major talking point in the cricket world. The team will need to work on their fielding and come up with a solid plan to take on England in the remaining days of the test match.

Frequently asked questions

What happened during the second day of the England vs Pakistan test match?

Pakistan's Salman Agha missed a run out chance against England's Lawrence, hitting teammate Mohammad Rizwan instead while appealing LBW.

How did England's Lawrence perform after surviving the run out chance?

Lawrence went on to smash a half-century, helping England end the day at 366/8.

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