The potential Mankad incident that could have sparked controversy was avoided during the 2023 Cricket World Cup match between Afghanistan and Pakistan in Chennai on Monday.
In a remarkable act of sportsmanship, Mohammad Nabi chose not to dismiss the batsman and instead interrupted his bowling action to warn Babar Azam about leaving the crease prematurely.
Babar Azam, in need of assistance, also faced a situation where he required help in tying his shoelaces. He initially looked to Mohammad Nabi for aid but appeared to second-guess himself, possibly due to Nabi's seniority. Despite Babar's initial hesitation, Nabi persisted in offering his assistance.
Ultimately, Babar decided to handle the task on his own, declining Nabi's help in tying his shoelaces. In a gesture of respect, Nabi patted Babar on the back, acknowledging the batsman's choice to manage the situation independently.