Mark Waugh slams Abdullah Shafique’s fielding blunder. During the first Test between Australia and Pakistan in Perth, Mark Waugh was harsh in his criticism of the Pakistan fielder’s catching ability.
On Day 1 of the opening Test between Australia and Pakistan in Perth. Veteran Australian cricketer Mark Waugh expressed surprise at Abdullah Shafique’s dropped catch. Shafique squandered a simple chance when Usman Khawaja, on 21, attempted a pull shot off debutant Aamer Jamal’s short delivery. Shafique failed to secure the catch after sprinting to position himself under the ball. Allowing the ball to past the boundary.
Waugh, now a cricket broadcaster, said on-air, “That was regulation, on any level of cricket, park cricket, under-10s.” It appeared to be his first attempt at a catch. That is not possible. No way, not even against Australia.”
Later in the day, another debutante, Khurram Shahzad, missed a crucial chance to dismiss David Warner for 104 just before tea, adding to Pakistan’s fielding woes.
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Michael Hussey unimpressed with Shan Masood’s captaincy
Meanwhile, former Australian cricketer Michael Hussey used the opportunity to criticize Shan Masood’s debut as Pakistan’s captain. “It’s regrettable, and as captain, you’d be disappointed with that because… you want to set the standards right from the start,” Hussey said of Masood. But it does happen. And it shouldn’t define your entire day.”
Hussey admitted that Masood isn’t responsible for individual performances on the field, saying. “He’s not the one out there bowling the balls.” He is not the one who is dropping catches. It’s not something he would have approved of. But it does happen. You can’t use that as an excuse to have a good day in Australia.” David Warner’s 164 was the highlight of the first day. He silenced the critics with a brilliant century and a half to put Australia in command. Pakistan would like to take control of the game by bowling well on Day 2. Australia is 346/5 at the end of Day 1, with Mitchell Marsh (15) and Alex Carey (14) in the middle.
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