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‘Gabbar ne bina khele hi pakistan walo ko own krdiye’- Fans react as Shikhar Dhawan mocks Mohammad Rizwan for short run

Jan 20, 2024 3:24 pm

Pakistan’s woes have deepened as they now stare down the barrel of a humiliating 5-0 whitewash against New Zealand, having already been whitewashed by Australia just recently. Following their four consecutive losses in the ongoing series, the green shirts are facing an uphill battle to salvage even a modicum of pride in the final match tomorrow.

From the outset, the series has been a one-sided affair. New Zealand, is buoyed by the clinical dominance shown by players like Daryl Mitchell, Finn Allen and Glenn Phillips to name a few. Pakistan’s woes have been multi-faceted. Their batting, once renowned for its flamboyance, has been a shadow of its former self. Misfiring openers, shaky middle order, and a lack of late-innings flourish have plagued their efforts. The bowling, too, has struggled to find a rhythm, failing to contain the Kiwis’ aggressive approach.

The lack of momentum and confidence is visible in the Pakistan camp. Missed catches, poor judgment on the field, and a general sense of frustration have added to their woes. The body language, a stark contrast to New Zealand’s enthusiasm, paints a picture of a team struggling to cope with the mounting pressure.

Shikhar Dhawan trolls Pakistan

Even in the face of a daunting series whitewash, Pakistan’s penchant for producing comedic moments found its way during the recent fourth T20I. Veteran batter Mohammad Rizwan, known for his composed style, became the unlikely star of the funny on-field incident.

It all unfolded during a daring attempt at a double. Rizwan, momentarily losing his balance, couldn’t manage to hold on to his bat. Determined to keep the momentum going, he embarked on a valiant batless sprint towards the non-striker’s end. But alas, despite a remarkable stretch, replays revealed his gloved hand brushing the ground just shy of the crease. The umpires, with a hint of amusement, promptly declared it a “short run.”

Rizwan’s batless run wasn’t just a highlight for Pakistani fans, it crossed borders and tickled the funny bone of cricket enthusiasts across the globe. Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan couldn’t resist joining the fun, taking to social media to share a picture of the incident with a playful caption: “Kabaddi Kabaddi Kabaddi #shortrun.” Dhawan’s lighthearted comment, referencing the popular Indian contact sport Kabaddi where players tag opponents by touching them while holding their breath, resonated with fans. The hashtag #shortrun quickly gained traction, turning Rizwan’s comical mishap into a viral meme.

Here’s how ‘X-verse’ reacted to Dhawan’s tweet:

मैं आज भी फेंके हुए पैसे उठा लेता हूं.. pic.twitter.com/tJeEBUXKRl

— The Photoshop Guy (@PhotoshopGuy_) January 19, 2024

The Drama King 🤭😁

— Omron (@Omron00700) January 19, 2024

https://twitter.com/kohlixfear18/status/1748326923280036007

बाबर " विराट राम जी " का आशीर्वाद लेते हुए.. 😂

🚩 जय श्री राम 🚩 pic.twitter.com/smiodcw7HS

— मैं भारतवासी🇮🇳 (मोदी का परिवार) (@SachienTayal) January 19, 2024