The third day of the first Test between Pakistan and New Zealand witnessed some unusual scenes because it appeared that Pakistan had been being led within the area by substitute fielder Mohammad Rizwan. Rizwan, the designated vice-captain, was on the sphere as captain Babar Azam was down with flu. In the early proceedings it was clear that Rizwan was the one working the present.

But that is towards the principles which don’t enable a substitute fielder to behave as captain. The incident grew to become viral on social media and the Pakistan staff administration  then made it clear that it was former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed, enjoying the match instead of Rizwan, who’s the stand-in captain.

Sarfaraz did go for the overview when Devon Conway was struck on the pad by spinner Nauman Ali, however one digicam angle caught Sarfaraz consulting Rizwan earlier than going upstairs for the overview.

Watch video of Sarfaraz taking DRS after consulting Rizwan

Rewarded for the tight strains maintained this morning

Excellent overview #PAKvNZ | #TayyariKiwiHai pic.twitter.com/jejexv1v7n

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) December 28, 2022

The choice went in favour of Pakistan as Conway departed for 92.

Babar Azam returned to the sphere later within the day after having recovered from the flu.

The pitch is as soon as once more a placid one with nearly no help for bowlers. New Zealand are on target to overtake Pakistan’s first innings rating of 438 runs with Kame Williamson slamming a half-century after the great knocks by the openers.

Meanwhile your entire stand-in captaincy confusion led to hilarious posts on social media.

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