Archive · 29 Aug 2026
Viral Umbrella Video Draws Backlash During Pakistan’s Lord’s Test
A video of Pakistani cricketer Saud Shakeel has spread online.
It shows a woman holding an umbrella over him while it was raining.
Some fans thought this looked like unfair special treatment.
Other people said the short video did not show enough to know what really happened.
The video appeared during Pakistan’s difficult Test match against England at Lord’s.
Pakistan scored only 110 runs in its first innings.
Shakeel made 16 runs, and Azan Awais made the team’s highest score of 46.
England then built a large lead and was in a strong position.
A viral clip shows Pakistan batter Saud Shakeel walking in batting gear while a woman holds an umbrella over him.
Social media users criticised the apparent special treatment, while others said the short video lacked context.
Pakistan were dismissed for 110 after England made 290, giving England a 180-run first-innings lead.
Shakeel scored 16 runs before Ollie Robinson dismissed him, while Azan Awais top-scored for Pakistan with 46.
England ended the second day at 81/3 in their second innings, leading overall by 261 runs.
- Who
- Pakistan batter Saud Shakeel, a woman seen holding an umbrella, Pakistan, and England.
- What
- A viral umbrella video prompted social-media criticism during the second Test, while Pakistan struggled against England.
- When
- During the ongoing second Test; England was at 81/3 at the end of the second day.
- Where
- Lord’s.
- Why
- Some social-media users questioned whether Shakeel received special treatment, while others said the clip lacked enough context to judge.
Critics
Defenders
Interpretation of the umbrella video
Critics
The apparent use of an umbrella for Shakeel was seen by some social-media users as special treatment and drew criticism.
Defenders
Other users argued that the short clip did not provide enough context to determine what had happened.
- Video
- A woman is shown holding an umbrella over Saud Shakeel as he walks in batting gear.
- England first innings
- England scored 290.
- Pakistan first innings
- Pakistan were bowled out for 110.
- First-innings deficit
- Pakistan conceded a 180-run lead.
- Saud Shakeel’s score
- He scored 16 runs off 16 deliveries before being dismissed by Ollie Robinson.
- Pakistan’s top scorer
- Azan Awais scored 46 runs.
- End of second day
- England were 81/3 in their second innings, leading overall by 261 runs.