Pakistan’s Test captain, Shan Masood, found himself at the center of a social media storm after a costly dropped catch in the second Test against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi. The incident occurred in the 75th over of Bangladesh’s innings when Khurram Shahzad induced a leading edge from Hasan Mahmud. The ball popped up to the left of short extra-cover, where Masood positioned himself for what seemed like a straightforward catch. However, to the dismay of Pakistan fans, Masood fumbled the chance, allowing the ball to slip through his hands as he fell to the ground.
Fans were quick to react on social media, with many trolling the captain for the blunder. One user quipped, “Na batting kar sakta hai. Na Fielding kar sakta hai. Na captaincy kar sakta hai.” (He can’t bat, he can’t field, he can’t captain). The dropped catch added to the growing frustration among Pakistani supporters, who had already seen their team struggle to contain Bangladesh’s lower-order resurgence.
The dropped catch became even more significant as Liton Das, who had been the backbone of Bangladesh’s innings, continued his assault. Das, who had earlier been dropped on 90, went on to score a magnificent 138, forming a crucial 165-run partnership with Mehidy Hasan Miraz. The stand propelled Bangladesh from a precarious 26-6 to a competitive total of 262, leaving the match evenly poised. Pakistan ended the day at 9 for 2 in their second innings, leading Bangladesh by 21 runs.
