ISLAMABAD – The stump mic was already in focus during the recentlyconcluded South Africa vs Pakistan ODI series after Sarfraz Ahmed wascaught making a racist comment on Proteas all-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo.
During the fifth and final ODI of series, another stump mic recordingcaught the attention of fans.
Pakistan’s Fakhar Zaman was heard using a cuss word while batting. However,unlike Sarfraz, Zaman’s words were neither offensive nor directed at anopposition player. Fakhar Zaman made the comment as he was trying tostabilise the Pakistan innings after a bad start.
Zaman was hit by a short delivery by Kagiso Rabada. The ball didn’t getmuch bounce and down pitching in the middle of the pitch.
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Frustrated at the situation and pitch conditions, Fakhar explained to hispartner Babar Azam, “Slow ho gaya. Yaar wo 140 hai, B*******d slow aa rahahai. (It got slow. He is 140 mate, B*******d it is coming off slower).
Zaman scored 70 runs off 73 balls taking his team to 240. However, SouthAfrica chased down the target easily winnings the series 3-2.
