Team India pacer Mohammed Siraj's throw to the stumps at the striker's end hit Mohammad Rizwan's shoulder during the T20 World Cup 2024 clash against Pakistan at the Nassau International County Stadium in New York. In a video surfaced on social media, Siraj's expression was apologetic as Rizwan seemed to be wincing in pain.
The incident occurred in the 2nd over of the innings as Rizwan was a few steps down the crease and drove the ball back to Siraj. The Hyderabad-born cricketer looked to hit the stumps as Rizwan crouched, but the ball struck his shoulder and went past the keeper. Rizwan ran for a run despite visibly wincing in pain. The two later shared a hug, indicating all was well between them.
Pakistan's sensational bowling performance sparks India's batting collapse:
With Pakistan suffering a humiliating loss to USA, they have come back in tremendous fashion against a mighty fine Indian side. Babar Azam won the toss under overcast conditions and opted to bowl first. The Men in Green nipped out openers Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli cheaply, with Rishabh Pant and Axar Patel forming a partnership soon after.
Pant enjoyed several slices of luck as the Men in Blue somehow trudged to 89-3. But then followed a spectacular batting collapse as Babar Azam and co. stood tall by the end of 19 overs with 119 on the board, giving the Men in Green a real shot at victory.
