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