CNN Central News & Network-ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: In the ODI tri-series match between Pakistan and England played in Lahore, a heated on-field exchange also became a talking point along with the cricket. Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf and England all-rounder Will Jacks got into an argument. On-field umpires and experienced England batter Joe Root had to intervene to manage the situation. A video of the incident is going viral on social media.
The dispute began over a wide decision. The incident took place in the 46th over of Pakistan’s innings. England bowler Sam Curran delivered a bouncer to Shadab Khan. Shadab appealed for the ball to be called wide, but the umpire did not signal it. During this, an argument started between Rauf, who was at the non-striker’s end, and Jacks. Rauf was seen moving aggressively towards Jacks, after which the umpire stepped in and tried to calm the situation. Joe Root also took Rauf aside and handled the matter.
Pakistan won the match by one wicket. Despite the tension on the field, Pakistan made a strong comeback and defeated England by one wicket. England, batting first, were bowled out for 241. In reply, Pakistan were in deep trouble at one stage after losing nine wickets for 154 runs.
Shadab Khan’s century turned the match. Shadab Khan scored an unbeaten 113 to take Pakistan to victory. Haris Rauf supported him, and the two shared an unbeaten 89-run partnership for the last wicket. Rauf ended the match by hitting the winning four. With this win, Pakistan secured their place in the tri-series final.
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