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**Lahore Crowd Erupts as Captain Masood Falls, But It’s Not What You Think**
Lahore: The first day of the Pakistan-South Africa test match at Gaddafi Stadium witnessed a bizarre scene as the home crowd erupted in cheers when Pakistani captain Shan Masood was dismissed.
Masood, who was building a solid partnership with Imam-ul-Haq (93), was out LBW off the bowling of Prenelan Subrayen for 76 runs with the score at 160. Instead of the usual disappointment that follows a captain’s dismissal, the stadium roared with delight.
Former South African player and commentator Shaun Pollock expressed his shock at the crowd’s reaction. According to him, the celebration was not about Masood’s dismissal but about the anticipation of the next batsman coming to the crease: Babar Azam.
Babar Azam, a hugely popular figure in Pakistan, was about to enter the game. However, the excitement was short-lived as Azam could only manage 23 runs before being dismissed.
“Someone needs to remind these fans that you shouldn’t behave like this towards your own captain,” Pollock commented, bemused by the situation.
At the end of the first day, Pakistan were 313 for 5, with Mohammad Rizwan (62*) and Salman Agha (52*) at the crease. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has allowed free entry for fans for the match.
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