PAK v AUS 2022: WATCH - David Warner and Shaheen Afridi share a funny moment on Day 3

Australia sit in a great position after taking a lead of 123 runs.

David Warner and Shaheen Afridi | Screengrab

Pakistan and Australia are currently batting in the third and final match of the Test series in Lahore, with the first two Tests ending in high scoring draws. This one though promises lot more action on the last two days.

Batting first, Australia scored 391 courtesy half-centuries by Usman Khawaja (91), Steve Smith (59), Alex Carey (67), and Cameron Green (79). Naseem Shah and Shaheen Afridi took four wickets each while bowling their hearts out on a lifeless pitch.

In reply, Pakistan were cruising at 248/3 with Abdullah Shafique (81), Azhar Ali (78) and Babar Azam (67) scoring fifties, before Australia captain Pat Cummins (5/56) and Mitchell Starc (4/33) wrecked the hosts by picking up the final 7 wickets for just 20 runs and helped their team snatch a crucial lead of 123 runs. 

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Australia came out to bat for three overs before stumps on the third day and negotiated them safely to be 11/0, and a lead of 134 runs. With the pitch beginning to play some tricks, it could be a fascinating finish to what's been a dull series.

On the final delivery of the day, Shaheen and Warner shared a funny moment as the fast bowler bowled a vicious short delivery which the opener managed to negotiate safely and screamed "no run" to his partner Khawaja.

Shaheen walked up to Warner, coming face-to-face with the shorter Aussie opener who was looking up to the tall Pakistani pacer. Nothing was said as the duo stared at each other before both separated with a big smile on their faces.

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) shared a clip of the exchange on their Twitter account:

 

 
 

By Saurabh Malhotra - 23 Mar, 2022

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