In the opening ODI against Pakistan, Afghanistan’s bowlers delivered a strong beginning, quickly reducing the opposition to 7/2 within the initial two overs. Fakhar Zaman fell early in the first over, caught in the slips.
Notably, Afghanistan had a close call with dropping the left-handed batsman, provoking an irritated response from Mohammad Nabi.
On the fourth delivery of the innings, Farooqi sent a wide ball outside the off stump. Zaman, without moving his feet, went after the ball and ended up nicking it.
Although the second slip fielder missed the catch, Mohammed Nabi managed to secure it in the first slip.
Farooqi strikes! Bright start for Afghanistan as Fakhar Zaman departs in the very first over.
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However, Nabi displayed frustration towards the fielder for nearly giving Zaman a chance to escape. Nabi’s reaction quickly gained attention on social media, with users sharing their thoughts online.