Mohammad Rizwan registered his highest Test score in the PAK vs BAN 1st Test in Rawalpindi on Thursday. The batter, however, missed out on a well deserved double century. Rizwan stayed unbeaten on 171 as Pakistan decided to declare at 448/6. Pakistan vice skipper Saud Shakeel has justified the decision to declare at that point.
Was Rizwan denied double century?
Speaking at the press conference after the day’s play, Saud Shakeel said that the decision was not taken in haste. He claimed that Rizwan had already been informed that they would declare at that point one hour before the call was made.
“See, as far as Rizwan bhai’s double century is concerned, I don’t think there was a haste in taking the decision (to declare the innings). Because Rizwan bhai was clearly told an hour before that we would be declaring at this point of time. So he had an idea when we will declare,” Shakeel said.
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Rizwan and Shakeel resuced Pakistan as they steered Pakistan to a dominant total before declaring. The duo stitched together a monumental partnership of 240 runs, which not only saved Pakistan from a collapse but also ensured that the side was fimly in the driver’s seat.
Rizwan’s 171-run knock came off 239 deliveries and was studded with 11 fours and three sixes. Shakeel, on the other hand went on to score his 3rd Test century, played a 141-run knock.
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