‘Abe TRP king aagya firse'- Fans make fun of Mohammad Rizwan as he captained the Pakistan team as substitute fielder in Babar Azam’s absence

Pakistan skipper, Babar Azam played a sensational knock of 161 runs in 280 deliveries in the first Test match against New Zealand. However, he wasn't present on the field in the first two sessions on day 3 of the Test match. As per reports, Babar Azam, along with Salman Agha and Shan Masood were down with flue.

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Mohammad Rizwan, who was dropped from the first Test, took the field as a substitute. However, what took everyone by surprise was that Rizwan was seen leading the side as well in his Babar's absence.

The Pakistan opening batter was seen changing the field and moving the fielders around without being part of the playing XI. Later, umpires told Rizwan that no substitute fielder can lead a team as per the rules. Sarfaraz Ahmed took over the leadership duties.

A funny incident took place in the 53rd over of the innings. Devon Conway was trapped leg-before while he was trying to play a flick off his backfoot. However, the umpire adjudged that not-out. The Pakistan fielders then had a discussion and both Rizwan and Sarfaraz signaled for the DRS, leaving the fans in splits. A video of that particular incident has also been getting viral on social media.

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Babar Azam, later, got back on the field in the third session of the day and led the side for the rest of the day. Meanwhile, fans took this as an opportunity to troll Mohammad Rizwan and Pakistan cricket. Here's a look at some of the reactions:

Pakistan cricket 😂😂😂

— Suraj (@Cricket_1807) December 28, 2022

Wait, they bettered it 😂 Sarfaraz, who replaced Rizwan in the XI, is the official captain, while Rizwan, who is on as a substitute, seems to be unofficially in charge. Peak Pakistan cricket.#PAKvNZ #PAKvsNZ https://t.co/m4hpPzu72X

— Rohit Sankar (@imRohit_SN) December 28, 2022

Abe ye trp king aagya phirse😂😂

— Broken Crayon (@super_man49) December 28, 2022

Umpire stops Mohammad Rizwan to captain the team as no substitute fielder can lead. Now Sarfraz Ahmed is captaining the Pakistan team. pic.twitter.com/IvV1EVFbyn

— Abu Bakar Tarar (@abubakarSays_) December 28, 2022

Babar Azam is unwell and Mohammad Rizwan is fielding in place of him.

Rizwan is also leading the side - without being in the playing XI! pic.twitter.com/TGMx4u8A14

— 12th Khiladi (@12th_khiladi) December 28, 2022

Lol 🤣, Rizwan is setting fields and changing bowlers.
While Sarfaraz is designated captain only for taking Review!! 👌🏻

Saajish. 🤣 @Rizzvi73 @wwasay #PAKvsNZ

— cric guru 🇮🇳 (@bccicc) December 28, 2022

Rizwan is a show off.

— Samad Bond (@SamadBond7) December 28, 2022

Does Rizwan not know that substitute fielders can’t actually captain the team during the time that they are on as substitutes

How embarrassing is this for the PCB as well as Rizwan himself - and what was the issue in letting Sarfaraz direct the fielders etc

— omar r quraishi (@omar_quraishi) December 28, 2022

When you get married as per family's choice but still maintain affair with your gf

— Jack #KKforever (@Switch_hitt) December 28, 2022

Earlier, Pakistan notched a gigantic score of 438 runs in the first innings, thanks to centuries from Babar Azam and Salman Afgha and a valuable half-century from Sarfaraz Ahmed. New Zealand, in reply, have batted brilliantly and now have the upper hand in the game. At the end of day 3 of the Test match, New Zealand have managed to score 440 runs for the loss of 6 wickets, taking a 2-run lead.

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