Pakistan’s star batsman Babar Azam is known for his calm nature on the field, but on Sunday, January 5, an action by South African bowler Wiaan Mulder made Babar angry on the field itself. This incident happened during the second Test match being played between South Africa and Pakistan in Cape Town.
What is the incident?
This incident happened in the 32nd over of Pakistan’s second innings. South African bowler Wiaan Mulder had brought his third over. On his fourth ball, Babar Azam tried to play a straight shot, but Mulder stopped the ball. During this, Mulder angrily threw the ball towards the striker’s end, which went straight to the feet of Babar Azam.
- Mulder’s throw was a symbol of his disappointment, as Babar Azam and Shan Masood had challenged South Africa’s lead by making a brilliant partnership of 141 runs for the first wicket.
- The controversy did not end here. After hitting the throw, instead of apologizing, Mulder said something else to Babar, due to which the matter heated up.
- After this incident, Babar Azam lost his temper and there was a heated argument between the two players. The umpire and South African player Aiden Markram had to intervene to calm the situation.
match status
South Africa has maintained its strong hold on Pakistan in the Cape Town Test.
- South Africa’s first innings:
- The hosts made a huge score after winning the toss and batting first.
- His team scored 615 runs in the first innings.
- Pakistan’s first innings:
- The entire Pakistan team was reduced to only 194 runs.
- After this poor performance, South Africa gave follow-on to Pakistan.
- Pakistan’s comeback in the second innings:
- After follow on, Pakistan team is batting better.
- In the second innings they have scored 213 runs for 1 wicket, but they are still 208 runs behind.
- Shan Masood is playing brilliantly and is unbeaten after scoring 102 runs.
What was the anger of the South African bowler?
Experts believe that South African bowler Wiaan Mulder’s anger may be related to the fact that his team failed to break a long partnership for the first wicket. However, this kind of aggression against a batsman like Babar Azam took him out of the realm of sportsmanship.
Babar’s calm personality and this incident
Babar Azam is famous for his decency and maturity on the field. But this incident proved that when it comes to the dignity of the game, he too does not shy away from reacting.
Will Pakistan be able to save the match going forward?
Although Pakistan has shown some improvement in the second innings, it may be difficult for them to save the match due to the hosts’ huge score. It is the responsibility of players like Shan Masood and Babar Azam to try their best to prevent the South African team from winning.
This incident can become a turning point of the game in the Cape Town Test, but the biggest challenge for Babar Azam and his team is still to bridge South Africa’s lead.
