According to ICC rules, a substitute player cannot lead the team on the field. As the match referee and umpire got involved in the incident, Muhammad Rizwan stepped down from performing the duties of the captain
First Published Dec 28, 2022, 7:12 PM IST
Karachi: Controversy erupted during the progress of Pakistan-New Zealand first test. Muhammad Rizwan, who came to the team as a substitute, took over the captain’s duties as well, which has caused controversy. Today, the third day of the Test, due to health problems, Pakistan captain Babar Azam could not take the field. With this, Mohammad Rizwan came as a replacement. Rizwan later performed all the captain’s duties on the ground.
According to ICC rules, a substitute player cannot lead the team on the field. As the match referee and umpire got involved in the incident, Muhammad Rizwan stepped down from performing the duties of the captain. Later, Sarfraz Ahmed took over the captaincy duties. In any case, cricket fans are making harsh criticisms and mocking the Pakistan team. Fans are asking if the Pakistan team and Rizwan don’t even know the rules of cricket.
Meanwhile, New Zealand took the first innings lead in the first Test against Pakistan. At the end of the third day, the Kiwis were 440 for the loss of six wickets. New Zealand have added a two-run lead so far. Opener Tom Latham and Kane Williamson scored centuries for the Kiwis. Tom Latham scored 113 runs off 191 balls. Williamson is still in the crease with 105 off 220 balls. Apart from them, Devon Conway who scored 92 runs also put out a brilliant performance.
Darry Mitchell and Tom Blundell were unable to capitalize on the good start, but New Zealand fans were disappointed. Both scored 42 and 47 respectively. Ish Sodhi is now at the crease along with Williamson. Abrar Ahmed took three wickets while Nauman Ali took two wickets for Pakistan.
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Last Updated Dec 28, 2022, 7:12 PM IST
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