PAK vs ENG | Twitter reacts to Potts bounce back with fearsome send-off to leave Salman Agha packing

ByDebayan Sinha, SportsCafe Editor

10/16/2024

A fast bowler’s delight is always evident when he claims a vital wicket, providing his team with a crucial breakthrough. Such was the case on the second day of the Test match between Pakistan and England, where Matthew Potts' superb delivery dismissed Salman Agha, sparking an animated celebration.

‌Thanks to Kamran Ghulam's brilliant debut century, Pakistan had a solid start on the first day. On the second day, overnight batters Salman Agha and Mohammad Rizwan resumed play, with Brydon Carse opening the bowling. Carse soon dismissed Rizwan for 41, leaving him short of his half-century. Salman and Aamer Jamal steadied the innings, taking the score to 294/6 in 100 overs. However, Potts broke the partnership by dismissing Salman, celebrating with intensity.

On the last ball of the 101st over, Potts bowled a good-length delivery outside off-stump, which shaped away slightly. Salman attempted a backfoot shot with some extra bounce but only managed a thick outside edge. The ball flew to wicketkeeper Jamie Smith, who comfortably took the catch. Salman departed for 31, leaving Pakistan seven down. Potts, visibly thrilled, gave Salman a send-off by pointing his finger, gesturing him to return to the pavilion. The incident stirred reactions on Twitter, with many commenting on Potts' fiery celebration.

This is cold

— alex (@AlexHivklzzyh)

Dismissed

Salman Ali Agha has to walk.
— Anwar Khan (@AnwarKhanKorai)

Tough for them

It will be tough for pakistan to put a big total,Agha Salman used to be the glue for pakistan.

He knows how to bat with tailenders and handle the pressure.Anything more than 350 will be challenging for the England side considering Pakistan has 3 spinners
— Sujeet Suman (@sujeetsuman1991)

Departs

4th wicket m! Salman Ali Agha departs for 31 runs.
— Waqas 2.0 (@waqas2_0)

Breakdown

The breakdown of the most runs scored for Pakistan in Tests since Salman Ali Agha made his debut:

Saud Shakeel: 1241 runs in 26 innings

Babar Azam: 1146 runs in 29 innings

Salman Ali Agha: 1127 runs in 30 innings.
— Ahsan Chudhary (@Ahsan_Chudhary5)

Gone

*💥 WICKET 🎯*

Agha Salman c Jamie Smith b Potts 31(53) [4s-5] 🏏🎯🔰
— Asim (@Asim17775)

Best batter

Salman Ali Agha is the best batter with tail since his debut. Remarkable 🙌
— Aiman 🇵🇰 (@iAimanAmjad)

The celebration

That celebration from Matthew Potts dismissing Salman Ali Agha!!
— Sharon Solomon (@BSharan_6)

Got him

Matthew Potts strike and Agha Salman gone for 31 runs

4th wicket by pacer on this track can Pakistan miss trick play with only one all-rounder fast Bowler???
— MUmairAli (@MUAli804K)

In trouble