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"Was Told An Hour Before": Was Mohammad Rizwan Denied Double Ton By Skipper Shan Masood?

After a torrid start to the first day of the opening Test against Bangladesh, Pakistan rode on centuries from Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan to put a big first innings total of 448/6 on the board. While Shakeel was dismissed on 141, Rizwan remained unbeaten on 171 before Pakistan skipper Shan Masood decided to declare the innings. The timing of the declaration, however, triggered a debate among fans and experts, with many wondering if Masood could've let Rizwan reach his double century.

Ex-Pakistan Star Pays Massive Tribute To Virat Kohli, Says "Very Easy To Say..."

Star Indian cricket team batter Virat Kohli recently completed 16 years in international cricket and his illustrious career is filled with sensational records and accolades. Over the years, he has been a stalwart for the national side and his numbers have cemented his place as one of the best batters in the history of the modern game. Former Pakistan cricket team star Basit Ali paid a massive tribute to Kohli and said that although it is easy to just say that Kohli has had a 16-year-old international career, youngsters should notice how he trains and how he deals with the ups and downs of such a long playing career.

Pakistan vs Bangladesh LIVE Score, 1st Test Day 3: Bangladesh Openers Aim To Recover After Pakistan Pile Up 448

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Day 3, First Test LIVE Updates: Bangladesh will be hoping to survive Day 3, as they try and recover after Pakistan amassed 448 in the first two days. Following the twin centuries of Mohammad Rizwan (171) and Saud Shakeel (141), Pakistan firmly have the upper hand. Bangladesh openers Shadman Islam and Zakir Hasan stayed unbeaten overnight, as they ended on 27/0. Pakistan have not won a Test series on home soil since early 2021, and will hope to bundle out Bangladesh in the hunt for a big win. (Live Scorecard)

Neeraj Chopra Falls Short Of 90m Mark, Finishes Second In Lausanne Diamond League

Star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra finished second in the Lausanne Diamond League as he recovered in time to produce a season's best effort of 89.49m in his last attempt on Thursday. The 26-year-old Chopra was at fourth spot till the fourth round before sending his spear to 85.58m in his fifth attempt. He saved the best for the last as his sixth and final attempt measured 89.49m, which was better than his performance in the Paris Olympics.

Watch: 'Greatest Dropped Catch' Effort Is Viral, Fan Says "Tribute To Pakistan"

Catching is one aspect of cricket that needs focus and practice to perfect. Time and again we have seen even the best fielders in the game drop routine catches. Some even script a comedy of errors while trying to pouch an easy catch. Having said that, a hilarious fielding effort during a village league match between Sanderstead Cricket Club vs Merton Boars has caught the attention of the fans. In a viral video, Sanderstead's Stuey Elleray juggled the ball seven times before eventually dropping the catch.

Neeraj Chopra LIVE Streaming, Men's Javelin Throw At Lausanne Diamond League 2024 Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch

India's double Olympic medallist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is set to compete at the Diamond League meet in Lausanne. Battling from a groin injury, Neeraj claimed a silver at the recently-concluded Paris Olympics 2024. He had won a historic gold medal at the Tokyo Games in 2021. In just two weeks after his glory at the Paris Games, Neeraj will be seen in action again. He will be competing at the big meet in Lausanne that will have the likes of Anderson Peters and Jakub Vadlejch. Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, who bagged a gold medal in Paris Olympics, would not be a part of this meet.

Pak vs Ban, 1st Test: Bangladesh 27-0 After Rizwan, Shakeel Hit Hundreds On Day 2

Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel knocked brilliant centuries to guide Pakistan to an imposing 448-6 declared before Bangladesh closed the second day on 27-0 in Rawalpindi on Thursday. Rizwan's unbeaten 171 was his Test best and third century in the format while Shakeel's 141 was equally polished as the duo lifted Pakistan from a precarious 16-3 on Wednesday. Bangladesh openers Shadman Islam was 12 and Zakir Hasan on 11, negotiating 12 overs of pace without any problem as the Rawalpindi stadium pitch has not assisted bowlers as predicted.

Watch: Pakistan Duo Produces Rare Sight In Cricket By Running 4, Leaves Fans Stunned

In one of the rare instances in Test cricket, Pakistan pair Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan had to run between the wickets to add 4 runs to their total on Day 2 of the first Test against Bangladesh. It was Shakeel who drove a ball towards mid-off on the bowling of Nahid Rana. Shoriful Aslam, placed at mid-off, managed to get his hand on the ball, hence reducing the speed. Though his fielding prevented the ball from touching the boundary rope, the Pakistani duo still managed to run between the wickets and complete four runs.

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"Was Told An Hour Before": Was Mohammad Rizwan Denied Double Ton By Skipper Shan Masood?

Ex-Pakistan Star Pays Massive Tribute To Virat Kohli, Says "Very Easy To Say..."

Pakistan vs Bangladesh LIVE Score, 1st Test Day 3: Bangladesh Openers Aim To Recover After Pakistan Pile Up 448

Neeraj Chopra Falls Short Of 90m Mark, Finishes Second In Lausanne Diamond League

Watch: 'Greatest Dropped Catch' Effort Is Viral, Fan Says "Tribute To Pakistan"

Neeraj Chopra LIVE Streaming, Men's Javelin Throw At Lausanne Diamond League 2024 Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch

Pak vs Ban, 1st Test: Bangladesh 27-0 After Rizwan, Shakeel Hit Hundreds On Day 2

Watch: Pakistan Duo Produces Rare Sight In Cricket By Running 4, Leaves Fans Stunned