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PAK vs BAN | Twitter reacts to Shaheen's heartwarming baby rocking gesture after maiden scalp of series

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BySportsCafe Desk, SportsCafe Editor

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Cricketers frequently engage in exuberant celebrations after taking a wicket, but some also embrace moments of heartfelt joy. Such was the case on the fourth day of the Test match between Pakistan and Bangladesh, where Shaheen Shah Afridi dedicated his first wicket of the match to his newborn baby.

Pakistan had a tough time on the field as Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Mushfiqur Rahim dominated the Bangladesh batting with their 196-run stand. Post-tea, Mushfiqur maintained his streak with occasional boundaries and slowly paved the way for his double century. Ultimately, the Pakistan contingent breathed a sigh of relief as Mohammad Ali sent Mushfiqur packing in the 157th over.  Additionally, Pakistan experienced another moment of joy when Shaheen Shah Afridi dismissed Hasan Mahmud and celebrated on a heartening note.

On the final delivery of the 163rd over, the left-arm fast bowler unleashed a length ball that swung menacingly towards the stumps. Meanwhile, Mahmud couldn't quite handle the movement and edged the ball towards the keeper. Additionally, Mohammad Rizwan made a simple yet crucial catch behind the stumps. This was Shaheen's first scalp in the series and he celebrated with a touching gesture by rocking an imaginary baby in his arms. Just two days prior, Afridi and his wife Ansha Afridi, had welcomed their first child into the world. The celebration struck a chord with Twitterverse sending waves of warmth on social media. 

What a moment!

Iconic

Nice

<3

What a celebration

Congrats

1st of many

Good

Very nice

What a tribute

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