Twitter reacts to Azhar Ali’s bizarre runout, see video

Azhar Ali (Photo: Video grab)


Pakistan team have come under fire on numerous occasions for shooting themselves in the foot. However, on Thursday, in the ongoing second Test match between Pakistan and Australian in the United Arab Emirates, Azhar Ali and Asad Shafiq scripted a new self-destruction story.

On the third day, Pakistan batsman Azhar Ali and Shafiq were involved in one of the most bizarre runouts in the history of Test cricket. The incident took place in the 52nd overs during Pakistan’s second innings, when Peter Siddle was bowling and Azhar Ali was at the crease. On the third bowl of the over, Azhar Ali smashed the ball towards the third man. After edging the ball, Ali and Asad were seen chatting in the middle of the pitch without realising that the ball hadn’t reached the boundary.

Australia’s pace bowler Mitchell Starc retrieved the ball and threw it to wicket-keeper Tim Paine, who quickly whipped off the bails. After the incident took place Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur was seen shaking his head in disbelief.

Here is the video of the incident:

 

Here is how Twitter reacted: