Bangladesh players heard sledging Rizwan during tense Sylhet Test chase

SYLHET: Bangladesh players were heard making taunting remarks at Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan during a tense phase of the second Test in Sylhet on Tuesday, as Pakistan fought to stay in the chase on day four.

The exchange took place during Pakistan’s final innings, with Rizwan batting alongside Salman Ali Agha. Rizwan appeared to be affected by repeated interruptions, including movement around the sight screen, which forced him to stop several times and briefly broke his concentration.

The situation then developed into a heated on-field exchange involving Bangladesh wicketkeeper Litton Das, causing a short delay before the close of play on the fourth day.

Stump microphones picked up comments from Bangladeshi players directed at Rizwan. Among the remarks were:

We will deduct 50 rupees for this overacting.

Another comment heard on the stump mic was:

You are acting well; you want to teach everyone.

A further remark aimed at the Pakistan batter said:

His place in the team is confirmed, that's why he is overacting.

The verbal exchanges added to the pressure of an already closely contested match, with Bangladesh trying to close in on victory and Pakistan still in pursuit of a difficult target.

Rizwan keeps Pakistan in the contest

Despite the tension in the middle, Rizwan played a key role for Pakistan and remained unbeaten on 75 at stumps. His innings kept the visitors in the hunt after a middle-order collapse had strengthened Bangladesh’s position in the match.

Pakistan ended day four on 316-7 in 86 overs and still needed 121 more runs for victory. Sajid Khan was unbeaten on eight at the close alongside Rizwan.

Rizwan also completed his 14th Test half-century during the innings. Salman Ali Agha, who shared a significant stand with him, reached his 12th first-class fifty in red-ball cricket as Pakistan crossed the 250-run mark.

The pair added 134 runs before Bangladesh spinner Taijul Islam broke the partnership by dismissing Salman for 71 off 102 balls. His knock included six fours and a six.

Bangladesh tightened their grip further when Hasan Ali was dismissed for a duck, leaving Pakistan on 304-7 in 83.2 overs. Taijul finished the day with four wickets in the innings and was central to the home side’s push for victory.

Match situation

The day ended with Bangladesh in a strong position, but Rizwan’s resistance ensured Pakistan remained alive in the chase heading into the final day. The contest in Sylhet was marked not only by the shifting balance of the game but also by visible tension between the players during a crucial stage of the match.