In the intense world of Test cricket, a rib-tickling moment can come from unexpected quarters. During the New Year’s Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground, it wasn’t a searing delivery or a breathtaking catch that stole the limelight but an unconventional move by Pakistan’s Abdullah Shafique. His Sergio Ramos-like, grossly dangerous sliding tackle on teammate Aamer Jamal left both players and spectators bewildered, creating a light-hearted yet potentially dangerous incident on the cricket field.
The 78th over of the match witnessed a comic brain fade moment when Travis Head played a shot through backward square leg, triggering a chase involving both Aamer Jamal and Abdullah Shafique.
As Jamal approached the ball from fine leg, Abdullah Shafique, positioned at square leg, surprisingly decided to execute a two-footed sliding tackle reminiscent of a football move. The result? Jamal found himself knocked off his feet, and the incident left everyone, including the commentary box featuring Wasim Akram, in disbelief.
When the fielding looks like a tackle that gets a straight red, the audio has to match #AUSvPAK pic.twitter.com/dVv16SayKZ
— 7Cricket (@7Cricket) January 5, 2024
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Abdullah Shafique tackle to Aamer Jamal
The surreal tackle was a stark departure from the usual cricketing actions, drawing parallels with the infamous footballer Sergio Ramos. In football, such a move would warrant a red card, but on the cricket field, it transformed into a bizarre, laughable moment. Social media was quick to react, with fans sharing memes and humorous comparisons between Abdullah Shafique’s sliding tackle and Ramos’ notorious antics on the football pitch.
That’s a straight red-card for Abdullah Shafique there #AUSvsPAK #AUSvPAK #PAKvsAUS pic.twitter.com/lmPLcR78ic
— Ameer Hamza Asif (@AmeerHamzaAsif) January 5, 2024
Amidst the laughter and astonishment, Aamer Jamal’s potential injury raised concerns. Later Jamal decided to showcase a ‘red card’ to his teammate.
Aamir Jamal mimicked a red card after Abdullah Shafique "tackled" him pic.twitter.com/b2GAbMPETN
— سیاسی نجومی (@Malikzulfiqar49) January 5, 2024
pic.twitter.com/CKsz20xxN9
— Virat Sharma (@ViratSharm39743) January 5, 2024
While the New Year’s Test continued with Pakistan gaining control over Australia, Abdullah Shafique peculiar brain fade moment added a touch of unexpected humor to the cricketing action.
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