Watch: Mohammad Rizwan Tosses Bat To Babar Azam During Bangladesh Test

New Delhi: On Day 2 of the first Test between Pakistan and Bangladesh, the strong bond between Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam was evident. Following Pakistan’s declaration at 448/6, with Rizwan shining as the top scorer with an unbeaten 171 from 239 balls, the pair shared a lighthearted moment.

As Rizwan headed back to the dressing room, his teammates lined up near the boundary to applaud his outstanding knock. In a playful gesture, he tossed his bat toward Babar, who caught it, sparking laughter between the two. A video capturing their camaraderie, both on and off the field, has since gone viral, showing the duo sharing another laugh while fielding against Bangladesh.

As for the match, both Rizwan and Saud Shakeel delivered exceptional performances, scoring centuries to lead Pakistan to an impressive 448/6 declared. Bangladesh finished the second day at 27/0, as Pakistan’s innings saw Rizwan achieving his personal Test best with 171 not out, marking his third century in the format. Shakeel’s composed 141 added to the team’s recovery from a shaky 16/3 on Wednesday.