Afghanistan’s Qais Ahmad grabbed attention during the final over of a dramatic Test match against Bangladesh after appearing to suffer a sudden injury in an incident that reminded viewers of Gulbadin Naib’s famous 2024 T20 World Cup moment.
The match had reached a tense stage on the fifth day, with only a few minutes remaining before the scheduled close of play and Bangladesh needing just two more wickets to secure victory.
According to the report, Qais appeared to attempt to waste time to reduce the number of deliveries Afghanistan would have to face before the end of the match.
After defending a delivery, the Afghan cricketer suddenly grabbed his hamstring and sat down on the field, drawing attention from spectators and social media users.
The incident also left commentators struggling to contain their laughter, with many recalling Gulbadin Naib’s widely discussed on-field episode during the 2024 T20 World Cup.
Despite the dramatic moment, Qais played a crucial role in Afghanistan’s resistance. He scored 49 runs off 80 deliveries, helping his team turn what appeared to be a certain defeat into a draw.
His determined innings proved decisive in helping Afghanistan survive Bangladesh’s late push for victory.