PAK vs ENG: Rizwan's hilarious gesture leaves Buttler, Morgan in splits
The T20I series opener between Pakistan and England was abandoned due to rain
Pakistan's wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan left England captain Jos Buttler and the panel of Sky Sports in splits due to his hilarious gesture during a show.
The T20I series opener between Pakistan and England was abandoned due to rain in Headingley, Leeds.
Buttler was analysing England's squad for the T20 World Cup 2024 with former captain Eoin Morgan, ex-pacer Stuart Broad and host Ian Ward.
This is where Rizwan appeared from outside the pod and waved at them. Pacer Shaheen Afridi and others also waved from behind while they were walking around Headingley.
The gesture left them in splits with Buttler saying: "He looks a bit wet."
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Remember, not a single ball could be bowled in the first T20I of the four-match series due to the never-ending rain, which made it impossible for the match to start. The rain continued since the morning and didn’t stop all day.
The match was supposed to start at 6:30pm local time but it couldn’t happen as the clouds continued to pour rain. The series remains 0-0 and all eyes will be on Edgbaston where the second T20I will be played.
It must be noted that this series will be the last outing for both sides before the T20 World Cup 2024 which begins on June 1. Pakistan will play all of their group matches in the United States while England will travel to the West Indies to compete in their round matches.
Pakistan recently played two T20I series, one against an inexperienced New Zealand side at home while the other was against Ireland in Dublin recently. They were Babar Azam’s first tests after being reappointed as white-ball captain.
The Green Shirts drew the T20I series against New Zealand 2-2 at home as one match was called off due to rain. Meanwhile, they managed to beat Ireland 2-1. However, despite winning the later series, the problems were quite evident for the Men in Green which they have to sort out before the World Cup begins.
On the other hand, England’s last T20 series was against West Indies in January this year which they lost 3-2.
Schedule of Pakistan’s Tour of England
May 22: First T20I at Leeds
May 25: Second T20I at Birmingham
May 28: Third T20I at Cardiff
May 30: Fourth T20I at The Oval
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