BAN vs PAK: Pakistan's premier fast bowler, Shaheen Shah Afridi, seems to have a knack for finding himself in the middle of a controversy repeatedly. The left-hand pacer recently came into the spotlight once again for allegedly tampering with the ball.
The Pakistani pacer was caught on camera altering the shape of the ball during the first Test between Pakistan and Bangladesh at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka. The controversial incident took place on the fourth day of the first test between Pakistan and Bangladesh.
Caught On Camera!- Shaheen Trying To Alter The Ball
The left arm pacer was found to press the ball under his feet during the second innings. The on-field umpire immediately noticed the foul play and took the ball away from Afridi and checked the condition of the same.
However, after inspecting the ball, the umpire found no irregularities and handed it back to Afridi, allowing him to finish his over.
Here's the video:
Shaheen ball Tempering o bahi ya Lahore Qalunders nahi 😭pic.twitter.com/XdxFGZh69h
- Sarfraz Gilchrist (@SarfrazCT17) May 11, 2026
BAN vs PAK: Tigers Take Control In Dhaka!
Bangladesh took control in the opening Test against Pakistan, setting a 268-run target and leaving the visitors struggling at 119/4 in their second innings. The hosts laid the foundation with a strong first innings total of 413, led by captain Najmul Hossain Shanto (101) and Mominul Haque (91), who shared a crucial 170-run stand.
Mushfiqur Rahim added a valuable 71. Pakistan responded through Mohammad Abbas (5/92) and Shaheen Shah Afridi, who claimed three wickets and reached 400 international scalps.
Pakistan fought back with twin centuries from Imam-ul-Haq (120) and Abdullah Fazal (120), but Mehidy Hasan Miraz (5/102) triggered a collapse, restricting them to 386 and giving Bangladesh a 27-run lead.
In the second innings, Najmul Hossain Shanto (87) and Mominul Haque (56) extended the advantage before a declaration at 240/9. Chasing 268, Pakistan lost early wickets, including captain Shan Masood (2). Abdullah Fazal (43*) and Agha Salman now hold the key in a tense finish.
