In the thrilling clash of IND vs PAK of Asia Cup 2023, Pakistan’s young fast bowler, Naseem Shah, delivered a scorching delivery to India’s promising batsman, Shubman Gill. It was a delivery that not only showcased the intensity of the sport but also the raw talent on display.
The incident occurred during a high-stakes match, adding to the already charged atmosphere between the two cricketing giants, Pakistan and India. Naseem Shah, known for his pace and ability to extract bounce from any surface, was in top form on this particular day.
The delivery in question was back of a length, aimed around the off-stump, which immediately drew Gill into action. As the ball left Naseem Shah’s hand, there was a collective intake of breath from the spectators, aware that something special was about to happen. The ball gripped the surface, causing it to jag back in sharply.
Shubman Gill, a young and immensely talented batsman, had little time to react. The ball, moving at a rapid pace, struck his thigh pad, altering its trajectory. It then rocketed towards Pakistan’s wicketkeeper, Mohammad Rizwan, who leaped to his left in a desperate attempt to catch it.
The entire stadium held its breath as the ball whizzed towards Rizwan. The Pakistani wicketkeeper, known for his agility and safe hands behind the stumps, stretched every sinew in his body, trying to grasp the ball. But on this occasion, it eluded his grasp, leaving everyone in awe of the sheer pace and movement generated by Naseem Shah’s delivery.
As the ball ricocheted off Rizwan’s gloves, it fell harmlessly to the ground, and Shubman Gill and the Indian camp breathed a collective sigh of relief. The umpire had turned down the vociferous appeal for an lbw, recognizing that the ball had struck Gill’s thigh pad and not his bat.
