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Pakistan Cricket Team (Source: Twitter)
The Pakistan cricket team has been consistently struggling with their fielding, which has overshadowed the skills of their exceptional fast bowlers. Despite facing harsh criticism, the team has been unable to achieve consistency in this aspect of the game. Moreover, this issue hasn't gone unnoticed, with social media users often targeting former cricketers like Inzamam-ul-Haq and mocking the team's fielding weaknesses.
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Additionally, there have been several videos that include instances from the past that have been widely circulated showcasing instances of below-par fielding. A recently circulated video highlighting the challenges of Pakistan's cricket team on the field has gathered significant attention. The footage captures several lapses, including players stumbling near the boundary line and missed opportunities for stumpings and runouts. The video became very popular, making people notice the ongoing difficulties in the team's fielding.
The video was posted by an account portraying to be of English cricket umpire Richard Kettleborough. The account had a caption that read,” Pakistan, Maybe the Worst Fielding Team of this Decade.” The video which is widely circulated on social media had nearly 300,000 views within 24 hours of being posted. Many viewers found it amusing, prompting comical comments on the post.
Let us watch the video:
Pakistan - Maybe the Worst Fielding Team of this Decade #AUSvsPAK pic.twitter.com/9OxuEJzHnB
— Richard Kettleborough (@RichKettle07) December 14, 2023
Australia held a 300-run lead following the dismissal of Pakistan for 271
On Day 3 of the first Test, Australia showcased their bowling prowess on a deteriorating pitch, limiting Pakistan to 271 all-out. Despite promising starts, Pakistan struggled to build significant partnerships with Imam-ul-Haq (62) being the highest score. With a 216-run lead, Australia faced early resistance from Khurram Shahzad but took charge in the final session.
Despite fiery spells from Aamer Jamal and Shaheen Afridi, Smith and Khawaja did not throw their wicket. With Australia eyeing a lead of around 400, the pitch's challenges set the stage for a captivating contest, with six sessions remaining and the outcome hanging in the balance. The cracks in the pitch and erratic ball behavior promise a challenging battle between bat and ball in the upcoming sessions.