Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood’s frustration boiled over in the dressing room during the third day of the first Rawalpindi Test against Bangladesh. A video of the incident, which has gone viral on social media, shows Masood engaged in an animated discussion with head coach Jason Gillespie, a legendary Australian pacer.
While the exact reason for Masood’s anger is unclear, fans have speculated that it may have been related to Babar Azam’s dropped catch on the fourth day of the match. However, the video of Masood’s outburst is from the third day, indicating that the two incidents are unrelated.
On the fourth day, Azam dropped an easy chance at leg slip off the bowling of Agha Salman, giving Mushfiqur Rahim a reprieve. Rahim went on to score a brilliant 191, giving Bangladesh an outside chance of a maiden victory over Pakistan.
The dropped catch has raised questions about Azam’s form and focus, as he has struggled with the bat in recent matches. Masood’s outburst, meanwhile, highlights the pressure and frustration that the Pakistan team is facing in this crucial Test match.
Pakistan, who have lost 12 of their 13 Tests against Bangladesh, are trailing by 94 runs after Bangladesh posted a first-innings total of 565. The home team will need to bat well in their second innings to avoid defeat and level the series.
