[Watch] Shaheen Afridi and Marnus Labuschagne Engage in Heated On-field Argument During AUS vs PAK Boxing Day Test
Shaheen Afridi tried to sledge Marnus Labuschagne during the opening day of the Boxing Day Test.
Pakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi and Australia’s Marnus Labuschagne were involved in a heated exchange on Day 1 of the ongoing Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Tuesday, December 26.
Labuschagne encountered a barrage of words from Shaheen in the second session, as the Australian batter stood resilient in the face of a formidable display by Pakistan‘s pace sensation.
Shaheen displayed aggression in an attempt to unsettle Labuschagne, who exhibited remarkable composure during the initial phase of his innings. Their intense battle has become widely shared on social media through various pictures and videos.
Watch Video: Shaheen Afridi Unleashes Frustration on Marnus Labuschagne
Australia faced a rain-marred day, losing three wickets in 66 overs. Steve Smith’s Test woes persisted with a score of 26 off 75 balls, while Warner (38) and Khawaja (42) missed out on half-centuries. Australia finished the day at 187/3, looking to accumulate more runs in the first innings.
