'Pathetic': Fury over player's 'disgraceful' act against teammate
A former captain of the Bangladesh cricket team has come under fire after a disgusting moment in a Twenty20 (T20) match in Dhaka.
Viewers have roundly condemned wicketkeeper Mushfiqur Rahim after an "unacceptable" clash with one of his own teammates in the domestic T20 competition.
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The flashpoint came late in a knockout match between Mushfiqur's Beximco Dhaka and Fortune Barishal.
Bangladesh's former captain made 43 off 30 balls to help Beximco Dhaka post a solid score of 8/150 in their innings.
However, Mushfiqur undid much of his good work with the bat in a shocking incident in the field.
Barishal were five wickets down and needed 45 runs off the final 19 balls when Afif Hossain skied a shot into the outfield.
Spinner Nasum Ahmed, who was fielding at fine leg, looked well positioned to take a simple catch in the outfield.
However, Mushfiqur had other ideas as he raced from the stumps towards his teammate, before snatching the catch with his gloves and narrowly avoiding a collision.
The furious 33-year-old then shaped up to either hit or throw the ball at his teammate, gesturing angrily in the direction of the 26-year-old spinner.
Fortunately Mushfiqur didn't follow through with his aggressive threat as Nasum reeled away in shock and embarrassment.
The ugly outburst from 70-Test veteran Mushfiqur left viewers incensed on social media.
Calm down, Rahim. Literally. What a chotu 🐯🔥
(📹 @imrickyb) pic.twitter.com/657O5eHzqn— Nikhil 🏏 (@CricCrazyNIKS) December 14, 2020
Although it was like a 'heat of the moment' during a tensed match. But still,this is 'Not Acceptable'.....particularly from a senior player like Mushfiqur Rahim...
*pic collected#Mushfiq #BangabandhuT20Cup pic.twitter.com/71YgzGdBFJ— Ali Shahriyar Bappa (@AliShahriarAmin) December 14, 2020
Normally I would defend him for just about anything but not this. This is abuse. This is a senior player treating a junior player unfairly. Pathetic @mushfiqur15. Must apologize.
— Naveed (@Naaaaveeeeeed) December 14, 2020
Pathetic act by @mushfiqur15 the other player literally started crying. Some how he controlled himself. We should show our agression/angry on game not on players.
— Satish Kumar Bonam (@pixelllsatish) December 14, 2020
That's disgraceful spirit considering it was actually not his catch. Senior attitude getting to his head
— George Thomas (@georgethomasp) December 14, 2020
This guy has some serious anger issues. He needs a therapist.
— Batman Shiv (@BatmanShiv10) December 14, 2020
Very very disappointed from @mushfiqur15 today,
u are an international star, thousands of kids must be looking up to u, and this kind of behaviour on field doesn't suit player like u.
Along with playing, u have the responsibility to carry game spirit also. Coming from ur fan. https://t.co/6chb4g42e5— सोनी🇮🇳 (@Soni1594) December 14, 2020
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