Published 14:29 IST, November 30th 2019
Aus vs Pak: Wasim Akram bashes Pakistan fielders, calls out players for yawning
Aus vs Pak: Wasim Akram bashed the Pakistan fielders after their pathetic fielding on Day 1 of the second Test against Australia in Adelaide on Friday.
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Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram bashed Pakistan team after ir below-par fielding on Day 1 of second Test against Australia in Adelaide on Friday.
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In 42nd over of day bowled by Iftikhar Ahmed, Shaheen Afridi, who was fielding at fine leg could t stop ball played by David Warner out to deep. Afridi ran opposite way to where ball ended up.
Aus vs Pak: Here's a look at Afridi's blunder
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Again in 58th over, David Warner played a front foot drive that went past cover for four runs. ball had nearly come to a stop but Afridi ended up kicking ball it into fence.
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Aus vs Pak: Afridi's horrific day in field continued
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Wasim Akram, who is commentating in ongoing series said that Afridi was in la-la land at fine leg. Wasim Akram did t spare Yasir Shah and Shan Masood as he went on to say that y were probably yawning. former Pakistan quick added lack of awareness was problem with Pakistan cricket and advised m to always be on ball.
Wasim Akram said that body was backing up. He added that when a new batsman comes in, fielder should set himself by starting five-ten yards inside boundary and t on boundary.
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Meanwhile, Australia ended Day 1 at 302 for 1 with David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne taking Pakistan bowlers for a ride with ir unbroken 294-run partnership for second wicket.
David Warner scored an unbeaten 166 while Labuschagne was batting on 126 when stumps were called for on Day 1 in Oval. On Day 2, David Warner scored a record-breaking 335* as Australia declared for 589-3.
13:01 IST, November 30th 2019