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NZ vs PAK 1st Test | Watch Mohammad Rizwan’s hilarious warm-up dance amuses Tom Latham

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Image Source : VIDEOGRAB Mohammad Rizwan
Pakistan Test skipper Mohammad Rizwan left the social media in splits together with his hilarious and distinctive warm-up routine through the first Test in opposition to New Zealand. Rizwan, 28, did a clumsy little jog with little steps, adopted by aspect shuffles in entrance of Tom Latham who was fielding close to him.  

Rizwan’s hilarious on-field routine additionally amused Latham and wicketkeeper BJ Watling. Both the New Zealand gamers shared amusing after taking a look at Rizwan’s antics. “There you go, Tom Latham, you found your dancing with the stars partner,” mentioned the commentator. 

“Dancing shoes on for Rizwan to start the session!” wrote New Zealand Cricket’s official Twitter whereas sharing Rizwan’s clip.

Dancing footwear on for Rizwan to start out the session! 🕺#NZvPAK #CricketNation https://t.co/8n5fnCmcwW— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) December 30, 2020

Pakistan suffered a 101-run defeat within the first Test which ended very late on the fifth day Wednesday. Having been set 373 to win, Pakistan was 71/3 nonetheless 301 runs behind and the New Zealand bowlers, who had dismissed Pakistan for 239 in its first innings to offer the house aspect a 192-run lead, nonetheless held the higher hand.

Pakistan lastly was out for 271 at 6.36 p.m. native time with fewer than 5 overs left within the day’s play and a draw beckoning.

Left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner dismissed No. 11 batsman Naseem Shah to clinch the win after Naseem and Shaheen Afridi had defied New Zealand for nearly eight overs because the variety of balls remaining within the day dwindled.

A Pakistan win possible was off the desk even at first. With greater than 300 runs wanted for victory on a sporting day pitch, an try to achieve the profitable goal possible would have sensible. 

“I’m not disappointed, that’s the beauty of test cricket,” mentioned Rizwan, who captained Pakistan for the primary time. “The New Zealand staff did extra onerous work than us so that they deserved to win.

(With PTI Inputs)