Rizwan’s “Graveyard” Comment Steals the Show In a lighter moment of Day 2 of the 1st Test between Pakistan and West Indies at Multan, Pakistan wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan in a lighter tone called the Multan pitch as a “graveyard” while addressing West Indies’ Kevin Sinclair. West Indies were under severe pressure when they were down to 6/42; Rizwan’s comment regarding the tough nature of the game because both teams found it difficult against the spinners.
The Humorous Moment
Sinclair stepped out to bat when Rizwan cheekily said, “Ya brother, come to the graveyard. You enjoying the bowling, brother?” Sinclair nodded in affirmation, and this witty remark was soon flashed on social media for its comic value in the otherwise tense game. This comical moment was a topic of discussion among people, relieving them for some time from the tension of the game.
Pakistan Dominant in Test
On the cricketing front, Pakistan continued their dominance over the West Indies. Struggling with the bat first innings, Pakistan was bundled out for 157. However, their bowlers, especially spinners Sajid Khan and Abrar Ahmed, took the match to control. Sajid picked up 5 wickets in the second innings and Pakistan successfully defended a target of 251 runs set for the West Indies to take a 1-0 lead in the series.
West Indies Collapse Again
West Indies faced a poor drawing inning as they were dismissed for a poor 123 runs in 36.3 overs. Sajid Khan put them into a tough situation with a four-wicket burst when they lost to 37-4. Alick Athanaze showed some resistance with a knock of 55 runs, but once he was sent back, the tail of West Indies collapsed pretty fast.
Sajid Khan’s Brilliant Bowling
Sajid Khan was the pick of the bowlers for Pakistan, taking 5 wickets for 50 runs in the second innings, and finishing with a match haul of 9 wickets. Abrar Ahmed also did well, taking 4 wickets for 27 runs. Together, they made it impossible for the West Indies to chase down the target.
Warrican’s Lone Effort for West
Indies Jomel Warrican was the lone bright spot for the West Indies, finishing with an outstanding 7-32 in 18 overs. He became the first bowler to take 10 wickets in the match, but his efforts were not enough to halt Pakistan’s progress.
The match ended with a comfortable win by Pakistan, though Rizwan’s banter with Sinclair on the field was seen as a levity in otherwise intense cricketing. Pakistan goes into the series 1-0 up in Tests and should look to take that forward into the remaining matches. The significance of spinners was also realized in this match by Pakistan, through Sajid and Abrar’s performances.
