Watch: Shaun Pollock makes on-air blunder; calls Shan Masood “captain of India”

Former South African cricketer and commentator Shaun Pollock made a massive blunder while he was on air on the first day of the Pakistan vs South Africa, first Test at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Sunday, October 12.

In the 39th over of Pakistan’s first innings, while Pakistan skipper Shan Masood was batting on 62, the crowd could be seen cheering heavily for the former skipper Babar Azam to come out to the crease. 

Talking about the loud cheers on air, Pollock, who was in the commentary box, stated it he couldn’t believe that the crowd wanted Shan Masood, “Captain of India”, to be out just to get Babar to the crease.

“I can't believe they would want Shan Masood, the captain of India, to be out just to get Babar to the crease. Think we need to have a word with these supporters,” said Shaun Pollock on air, surprising many.

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Delving into the details of the first Test, Pakistan opted to bat first after winning the toss. Abdullah Shafique got out quickly on two runs in three balls. However, Imam ul Haq and Shan Masood stitched a 161-run stand for the second wicket.

While Imam went on to score 93 runs in 153 balls with seven fours and a six, Masood smacked 76 runs in 147 balls with nine fours and a six. On the other hand, Babar Azam could score only 23 runs in 48 balls with four fours.

Saud Shakeel bagged a golden duck while Mohammad Rizwan (62*) and Salman Agha (52*) are batting at stumps on Day 1 as Pakistan posted 313/5 in 90 overs. Senuran Muthusamy scalped two wickets while Kagiso Rabada, Prenelan Subrayen, and Simon Harmer picked up a wicket apiece.

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