The Best Actor Award Goes To...: Netizens React To Gulbadin Naib's 'Fake Injury' During Afg vs Ban Match

During the crucial Afghanistan vs Bangladesh T20 World Cup match, something unusual was noticed by fans that sparked a debate among cricket experts and followers across the globe. At the time when the situation was neck and neck between both sides, Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott indicated from the dugouts to slow down the game, and suddenly, Gulabadin Naib, who was standing at the slip, fell down and complained of a hamstring injury.

The incident stopped the match for a few minutes, which was Afghanistan's intention to break the Bangladeshi batter's focus and ongoing momentum. Former cricketer and commentator Simon Doull too raised the issue and questioned the foul play.

Naib's reaction also confused Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan, who was unhappy and wanted the play to continue. Then the rain interrupted the play and stadium staff brought covers in. Naib was seen helped off the field as he was not even able to walk properly.

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This has got to be the most funniest thing ever 🤣 Gulbadin Naib just breaks down after coach tells him to slow things down 🤣😂 pic.twitter.com/JdHm6MfwUp

— Sports Production (@SportsProd37) June 25, 2024

Soon after Gulabadin Naib's hamstring video went viral on social media platforms, people started trolling and criticising Afghanistan for using ethically wrong tactics to win the match. At that time, Bangladesh scored 81 runs for the loss of 7 wickets, which put Afghanistan 2 runs ahead according to the DLS score.

"And the Oscar goes to Afghanistan's Gulbadin Naib," said a user on the micro-blogging site X.

Another user said "This shouldn't have happened !! That's not how you play the game of Cricket !! If these two scenes are co-related and the slip fielder is faking a cramp or an injury !!"