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Comedy Of Errors! PAK Opener Throws Bat In Anger, Abuses Partner After Disastrous Runout

Debashis Sarangi

Khawaja Nafay's terrible mixup with Yasir Khan [Source: Screengrab/@7Cricket/X]Khawaja Nafay's terrible mixup with Yasir Khan [Source: Screengrab/@7Cricket/X]

The first match of the Top End T20 tournament witnessed a dramatic moment as Pakistan Shaheens' keeper-batter Khawaja Nafay had an altercation with his batting partner Yasir Khan following a horrible mixup that led to his dismissal. Nafay looked sublime for a cracking 31-ball 61 before his miscommunication with Yasir resulted in his runout in the game. 

Nafay's Audacious Attempt For A Single Proves Costly

The incident occurred during the twelfth over of the Shaheens' innings when Bangladesh-A were desperately searching for a breakthrough. The Tigers' captain Nurul Hasan brought his ace card Hasan Mahmud in pursuit of a breakthrough. 

But before Mahmud could weave his magic, Khawaja Nafay's poor running led him to self destruction. Mahmud's very first ball was right on the slot, as Yasir tried to dispatch it into the mid wicket stand. However, somehow, he failed to connect, with the ball rolling in the direction of the square leg umpire. 

Meanwhile, despite the Bangladesh wicketkeeper running to collect the ball, Nafay charged down the track, calling his partner for a quick single. As he was running towards the danger end, the batter expected a swift response from Yasir Khan. 

However, contrary to his expectations, Yasir refused to take the single, leaving Nafay stunned in the middle of the pitch. Although he tried to reach the other end, Mahmud collected the keeper's throw cleanly and dislodged the bails before he could make his ground. 

His dismissal brought out a furious reaction from Nafay, who threw his bat on the ground with anger. He also shouted at Yasir, who was seen defending himself with a counter argument. Eventually, Nafay had to make his way back to the dugout for a blistering 61-run knock. 

Yasir Khan also contributed 62 runs, with Abdul Samad's magnificent 27-ball 56* eventually propelling his side to a mammoth 227-run score. As of writing, Bangladesh-A were 103 for three, with Saif Hasan and Nurul Hasan batting on 50* and 1*, respectively.