[Watch] Rizwan Goes Above And Beyond For Debutant Kashif! Cartwheels To Grab A Stunner
Rizwan helps Kashif get maiden Test wicket (Source: @TheRealPCB/X.com)
The second Test match between Pakistan and West Indies witnessed a unique moment as Mohammad Rizwan's cartwheeling effort helped debutant Kashif Ali bag his maiden Test wicket. The star received hugs and appreciation for him teammates who excitedly celebrated the star's achievement.
The right arm medium fast bowler with the help of Rizwan removed Mikyle Louis for a shabby score of four runs off 10 balls. Louis, also departed for a low score of 1 and 13 runs in the first Test at Multan and has not been an impactful player for the visitors.
Kashif Ali Draws First Blood
In his first over and the second over of the game, Kashif bowled a full length delivery on the off-stump. Louis pushed at it and got a thick edge to fly in front of Rizwan, who got his finger underneath the ball and took an excellent low catch and bagged Kashif his first Test wicket. The two on-field umpires did check whether the ball carried to Rizwan or not and as the replays suggested it was a clean catch. This marked a dream debut for Kashif as he put the Windies men in serious trouble.
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Who is Kashif Ali? The Pakistan Pacer Making Debut In 2nd Test Vs West Indies
Kashif Ali is a talented 30-year-old pacer from Pakistan, currently making his debut for the national team following strong performances in domestic cricket. He has been included as Khurram Shahzad missed out in the second Test match against West Indies. He earned his call-up after a standout five-wicket haul for Pakistan Shaheens against Sri Lanka earlier.
Known for his consistency, Kashif has played 28 first-class matches, taking 87 wickets at an average of 27.47, with a best bowling figure of 6/86. In List A cricket, he has 32 wickets in 21 games, while his T20 numbers include 3 wickets from 9 matches. His inclusion in Pakistan's spin-heavy bowling attack as the sole pacer highlights his growing prominence in the domestic circuit.
