As the third Test began in Rawalpindi, England won the toss and opted to bat, which initially worked in their favor. Openers Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley gave a solid start, reaching 54/0 in 13 overs. However, the momentum shifted when Noman Ali dismissed Crawley, sparking England’s collapse. Sajid Khan then piled on the pressure, removing Ollie Pope and Joe Root in quick succession, leaving the visitors in a precarious position. As Harry Brook and Ben Duckett batted, Mohammad Rizwan cheekily taunted Brook about England’s “Bazball” approach
With Pakistan’s spinners maintaining pressure, Noman Ali was set to bowl the 21st over. On the fourth ball, Ali delivered a flatter ball on the middle stump, which kept low. Brook cautiously knocked it back to Ali and, while adjusting his gloves, the stump mic caught Rizwan quipping, “No more Bazball.” The comment hinted that England’s aggressive style had been stifled by Pakistan’s spin attack. The light-hearted moment quickly caught the attention of social media, with Twitter users sharing a laugh over Rizwan’s playful jab.
Bazball is done
This is funny
Mohammad Rizwan yells, “No more BazBall!” 🔥😂 #PAKvENG #Cricket @TheBarmyArmy
— Muhammad Faisal (@drfaisal28) October 24, 2024
Agha and players crediting Rizwan … looks like tc of white ball captain is already in full flow. https://t.co/mR3mMkhora
— Usama Zafar (@Usama7) October 24, 2024
Excellent
Lol
England is missing this Trio 😭#PAKvENG #PAKvsENG pic.twitter.com/PV10yys85Y
— Waheed Malik (@waheed__malik) October 24, 2024
This partnership is dangerous. If these two take England over the mark of 200 then Pakistan needs to start worrying.#PAKvsENG
— Mohammad Aizaz (@SeedaBalla93) October 24, 2024
Sure thing
Let him
Let Himmmm Cooooookkkkkkk
🤣❤️#PakistanCricket #PakvsEng #Sajidkhan pic.twitter.com/xMBlpLaR4L— Dr Stone-hearted (@muhammadali5254) October 24, 2024
جب غیر تعریف کریں ۔۔۔#PakvsEng https://t.co/os4VwqGem8
— Arsalan Khokhar (@AK_Playfield) October 24, 2024
Distration
Bazball bullshit is a distraction!
Ben Stokes’ last 12 Test innings in Asia
12, 37, 1, 2, 0, 4, 3, 15, 41, 11, 47, 6
179 runs
Average 14.91
0 fifties#PAKvENG #PAKvsENG #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/uaTv5TAggK— Himanshu (@himanshux_) October 24, 2024