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SYLHET: Pakistan batter Mohammd Rizwan and Bangladesh’s wicket-keeper Litton Das were involved in a heated exchange during the fourth day of the second Test at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.
The incident happened soon after Rizwan completed his half-century in the 72nd over of Pakistan’s second innings. Rizwan complained about the constant disturbance behind the sightscreen, but Das did not hold back and said that he was merely ‘acting’.
The remarks included ‘We will deduct 50 rupees for this overacting,’ and “You are acting well; you want to teach everyone.’ Another comment suggested, ‘His place in the team is confirmed, that’s why he is overacting.’
The remarks did not sit well with Rizwan, who reminded Das about his work.
‘This is not your work, it is mine or the umpires,’ replied Rizwan.
This was not the first time in the series that the two were involved in an argument. During the first Test, Litton Das was caught saying that ‘Rizwan has a bad reputation’ back home in Pakistan.
He was also heard saying that Rizwan will not be able to set foot in Pakistan if he is dismissed here for playing a false shot.
Nonetheless, Pakistan ended the fourth day with 316-7, still requiring 121 more runs to level the series. Mohammad Rizwan scored 75 not out off 134 balls, including eight fours. Sajid Khan, on the other hand, remained unbeaten on nine, hitting two boundaries.
Salman Ali Agha and Mohammad Rizwan kept the scoreboard ticking after tea, adding 96 more runs to their steady partnership. Both batters batted fluently, raising their fifties.
The pair took the total to 296, bringing down the target under the 200-run mark. However, it was the new ball that did the trick for the home side in an opposing way.
Taijul Islam struck gold, breaking the threatening 134 partnership with Agha’s wicket, who missed one through the gate. He made 71 off 102, striking six fours and a maximum.
After a couple of overs, Taijul removed Hasan Ali (0), caught at first slip to put his side in a dominant position at the close of the play.
For Bangladesh, Taijul Islam picked up four wickets.
