During Day 3 of the second Test between Pakistan and England in Multan, a light-hearted exchange between Noman Ali and Salman Agha stole the spotlight. Amid the pressure of Pakistan’s second innings, Noman played a flick shot that immediately became the subject of a comical conversation between the two players.
Pakistan had just lost their seventh wicket when Noman, on strike, faced a delivery from England’s Ben Stokes. The ball was well wide of the leg stump, and Noman calmly flicked it to fine-leg for a single.
After the shot, Agha, batting at 25, jokingly asked Noman multiple times if he had intentionally played the flick. In response, Noman humorously claimed that it was a shot straight out of Brian Lara’s playbook, amusing Agha and adding a touch of levity to the tense match situation.
A Lighthearted Exchange Amid Pressure
As Pakistan’s innings struggled, with the team reduced to 150/7, the moment between Noman and Agha brought a humorous respite. After completing the single, Agha, unable to resist teasing his teammate, asked Noman if the flick was deliberate.
Noman’s witty reply, comparing his shot to something Brian Lara would have played in his prime, left Agha smiling. Noman even demonstrated the shot to Agha, humorously insisting that his flick was Lara-esque.
The exchange, captured on camera, quickly went viral, with fans enjoying the lighthearted banter. It provided a refreshing moment during an otherwise challenging day for Pakistan.
Noman and Sajid Keep the Contest Alive
As the match progressed, Pakistan’s spinners, Noman Ali and Sajid Khan, kept England’s hopes in check. Chasing 261 runs to win, England faced a deteriorating Multan pitch. Noman and Sajid played a crucial role by dismissing openers Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley.
The duo had already impressed in the first innings, with Sajid taking seven wickets and Noman claiming three. With the pitch conditions favoring spinners, the pair will continue to be key players as the Test moves forward.
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