Imrul still did not thank me: Mashrafe
Dhaka Platoon captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza thought that he deserved a ‘thanks’ from Chattogram Challengers skipper Imrul Kayes, who survived a run-out scare courtesy of Mashrafe.
The incident happened in the fourth over of the game between Chattogram Challengers and Dhaka Platoon in the Bangabandhu Bangladesh Premier League (BBPL) at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur today.
Imrul, who was batting on 2, played a defensive shot off a Mahedi Hasan delivery and had gotten out of the crease with the follow through of his body. Meanwhile, Mominul Haque, who picked up the ball, had removed the stumps while Imrul was unaware of the situation. Even the umpires had given him out but Dhaka Platoon captain Mashrafe thought it would not be wise of him to see anyone get out in this fashion.
“To be honest, the fielding side can take this as out. Imrul should learn the manners. He still did not thank me,” said Mashrafe jokingly during the post-match press conference.
Mashrafe was immediately thanked by Imrul, who was also present in the press conference room.
Mashrafe then went on to clarify the reason behind his generosity.
“But in cricketing way the third umpire or the on-field umpire can give it out. But I think as senior players like Tamim and I was playing, it does not look good if we take this out.” concluded Mashrafe.
May be Imrul still has a long way to go in terms of learning manners but the 32-year-old sure knows how to capitalise after being handed such opportunities. Imrul remained unbeaten for a magnificent 53-ball 54 to help his side beat Mashrafe’s Dhaka by six wickets.
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