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Pakistan Fielding Gaffe Overshadows Chaotic Test Day Against England
Pakistan were playing England in a Test match.
During one delivery, England’s Lawrence ran out of his crease.
Pakistan’s captain Salman Ali Agha and wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan were both appealing for LBW.
They did not immediately notice that Lawrence could be run out.
When Agha finally tried to hit the stumps, the ball hit Rizwan instead.
The LBW review showed that Lawrence was not out because the ball hit outside the line.
Lawrence then scored a half-century.
England ended the day ahead by 195 runs.
Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha missed a run-out opportunity while appealing for LBW against England’s Lawrence.
Agha’s attempted throw struck wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan, who was also focused on the appeal.
The LBW review showed the ball’s impact was outside the line, allowing Lawrence to survive.
Lawrence later scored a half-century as England finished day two on 366/8.
England led by 195 runs after Pakistan was bowled out for 171.
- Who
- Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha, wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan, and England batter Lawrence were involved.
- What
- Agha missed a run-out chance while appealing for LBW and hit Rizwan with his attempted throw.
- Where
- Leeds.
- When
- During day two of the first Test match.
- Why
- Agha and Rizwan were focused on appealing for LBW instead of immediately attempting the run-out.
Key facts
- Match
- First Test between Pakistan and England
- Day-two score
- England 366/8
- Pakistan score
- Pakistan 171 all out
- England’s lead
- 195 runs
- Dismissal review
- The LBW review showed impact outside the line
- Individual performance
- Lawrence went on to score a half-century









