A verbal exchange between Pakistan captain Shan Masood and Bangladesh batter Mushfiqur Rahim added tension to the second Test in Sylhet on Monday. The incident occurred before the 79th over of Bangladesh's second innings on Day 3 at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. Masood was seen speaking with the umpires and his teammates when Rahim, well set at the crease, urged him to "get on with the game," according to stump mic audio.
Rahim's comment appeared to upset Masood, leading to a heated argument between the two players. The exchange also energized the crowd during a tense phase of the match, as Bangladesh moved closer to a possible series sweep.
Mushfiqur Rahim's Historic Century
In the match, Rahim scored his 14th Test century on Day 3, becoming Bangladesh's batter with the most hundreds in Test cricket, surpassing Mominul Haque. Playing his 102nd Test, Rahim reached the milestone with a boundary off Mohammad Abbas in the 85th over. His teammates gave him a standing ovation, and the crowd applauded the landmark.
Rahim eventually made 137 runs in the second innings, including 12 fours and one six. During the knock, he also completed 16,000 international runs across formats, becoming the first Bangladesh cricketer to achieve the milestone. He now has 16,058 international runs and is Bangladesh's leading run-scorer in Test cricket with 6,763 runs.
Match Situation
Bangladesh set Pakistan a target of 437 runs in the series-deciding second Test. The hosts aim for a 2-0 sweep after winning the opening Test in Dhaka by 104 runs. Stay updated with the latest IPL Live Score and news on Times of India. Follow the IPL Schedule, check the IPL Points Table, and track the race for the IPL Orange Cap and IPL Purple Cap.
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