Watch: Mohammad Rizwan Throws Bat Towards Babar Azam During Bangladesh Test. This Happens Next

23.08.2024 - 08:25 sports.ndtv.com

The camaraderie between Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam was on full display on Day 2 of the first Test match between Pakistan and Bangladesh on Thursday.

The duo shared a light moment after Pakistan declared their first innings after scoring 448/6. Rizwan was the top performer for his side as he slammed an unbeaten 171 off 239 balls.

While Rizwan made his way back to the dressing room, the Pakistan cricketers were waiting around the boundary line to applaud his knock.

He playfully threw his bat towards Babar who caught it and both of them shared a laugh. In a viral video of social media, Rizwan and Babar were also seen sharing a laugh on the field while fielding against Bangladesh.

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