Rizwan remained unbeaten on 171 off 239 balls, partnering with vice-captain Saud Shakeel, who scored 141, to construct a commanding place for Pakistan. The declaration determination by captain Shan Masood, which got here earlier than Rizwan might obtain his double century, sparked debate amongst followers.
Social media was abuzz with followers expressing their disappointment that Rizwan was denied the uncommon feat of a double century. Many believed that Masood ought to have allowed Rizwan extra time, given the robust platform established by the 240-run partnership between Rizwan and Shakeel for the fifth wicket.
Within the post-day press convention, Saud Shakeel defined the crew’s determination.
“See, so far as Rizwan bhai’s double century is anxious, I do not assume there was any haste in taking the choice to declare the innings,” Shakeel acknowledged. “Rizwan bhai was clearly informed an hour earlier than that we might be declaring at this time limit. So, he had an thought of after we would declare. He was informed we might attempt to get close to 450 earlier than declaring.”
Shakeel emphasised that the choice was strategic and communicated nicely prematurely. He highlighted the significance of the crew’s place over particular person milestones.
“We needed to make sure we had sufficient runs on the board to place strain on Bangladesh and set ourselves up for a win,” Shakeel added.
Pakistan are actually in a robust place, and Bangladesh face a considerable first-innings deficit and an uphill battle within the the rest of the match.
