Throughout Pakistan’s tour of Australia, the visiting team’s fielding has consistently grabbed attention on social media. During Day 2 of the 3rd Test between the two sides, Pakistani standout Saim Ayub dropped a straightforward catch in the slip fielding position, prompting a collective facepalm moment from his teammates. The reaction of former skipper Babar Azam on the dropped catch is now grabbing attention on the internet with the batter putting his head down in utter disbelief.
Ayub’s missed opportunity, offering Australia’s opener David Warner a reprieve, sparked a wave of memes and trolling on social media, highlighting Pakistan’s fielding struggles.
In his final Test match innings, Warner was granted an early chance after Pakistan’s bowler Amer Jamal delivered a superb ball, resulting in the experienced Australian edging the ball towards the slips. However, Ayub appeared unprepared, failing to hold onto the ball as it slipped out of his grasp.
It’s happened again! 😲
David Warner gets a life courtesy of the debutant Saim Ayub #AUSvPAK pic.twitter.com/VAr7bBis6L
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 4, 2024
Warner, scoring 34 runs, expressed frustration as he exited the Sydney Cricket Ground amid a standing ovation from his local fans, feeling disappointed for missing the opportunity to secure a coveted century in his 112th and final Test match.
Facing offspinner Agha Salman, Warner struggled against the increased bounce and turn from the rough, resulting in an edge off his bat’s shoulder that was gleefully caught by Babar Azam at slip.
One more chance for Warner
Despite missing out on a potential century in his last Test, Warner still has the chance to bat in the second innings. Across his Test career since his debut in 2011, he has accumulated 8,729 runs at an average of 44.53, including 26 centuries.
Usman Khawaja was the other Australian batsman dismissed before Tea due to poor light conditions at the SCG during the third Test.
