In a pivotal moment of World Cup 2023, Bangladesh’s bowler Mustafizur Rahman orchestrated a clever piece of bowling that led to the downfall of the seasoned campaigner, Wesley Barresi. Bangladesh had been in search of a breakthrough, and it was Mustafizur who provided the much-needed respite for his team.
With expertise and finesse, Mustafizur executed a deceptive delivery. He subtly altered the grip, sending the ball on a fullish length just outside the off-stump. Barresi, in his attempt to launch an attacking shot, cleared his front leg with intentions to strike the ball downtown. However, Mustafizur’s crafty delivery proved too tricky for Barresi. The ball made contact with the toe-end of Barresi’s bat, causing it to loop awkwardly beside the pitch on the off-side.
Swiftly reacting to the opportunity, Shakib Al Hasan, stationed at covers, sprinted towards the falling ball. With confidence and precision, Shakib called for the catch and securely pouched it. Although Barresi’s knock had displayed moments of brilliance, it was ultimately cut short by Mustafizur’s cunning bowling strategy.
