Pakistan National Cricket Team’s ODI captain and wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan accidentally broke Naseem Shah’s mobile phone during a practice session ahead of their three-match ODI series against the New Zealand National Cricket Team.
During the practice session, Mohammad Rizwan, who was batting against a right-arm pacer, played a slog over the on-side, sending the ball flying, but unfortunately, it struck Naseem Shah’s phone, which had been kept outside the dressing room.
Mohammad Rizwan’s powerful shot destroys Naseem Shah’s phone
The impact left the device damaged, leaving the Pakistani pacer stunned and upset. When Naseem discovered his broken phone, he looked visibly disappointed and immediately showed it to Rizwan, who was batting during the practice session.
However, later an unexpected incident unfolded when Pakistan’s ODI squad was leaving for New Zealand. Actually, a video is going viral on social media, where Naseem can be heard saying that his captain broke his mobile phone when fans inquired about the same at the airport, and Rizwan instantly gave the fast bowler his own phone.
Mohammad Rizwan gifts his phone to Naseem Shah after breaking his
Rizwan later said that he would hand over his phone to Naseem once the boarding process was completed, as the flight ticket was in his device. Now, the video of the big-hearted Pakistani skipper’s generous act is going viral on social media with Naseem being happy to get Rizwan’s phone.
Rizwan bhai ne apna mobile se diya Naseem ko#PAKvNZ #PakistanCricket #Cricket pic.twitter.com/6DL2LmJi07
— Urooj Jawed🇵🇰 (@uroojjawed12) March 22, 2025
Rizwan smashed Naseem’s mobile screen
with his six😅😅😅😅#PAKvsNZ #PakistanCricket #Cricket pic.twitter.com/hkGlgSULY5— Urooj Jawed🇵🇰 (@uroojjawed12) March 21, 2025
Mohammad Rizwan set for ODI action against New Zealand
Notably, Mohammad Rizwan, alongside Babar Azam, was dropped from the T20I squad, but they have been named in the ODI squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series in Pakistan. The first ODI between New Zealand and Pakistan will be played on March 29 at McLean Park in Napier.
The second ODI will be held on April 2 at the Seddon Park in Hamilton on April 2, while the third and final ODI will be played at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on April 5. However, their current goal is to win the fourth T20I against the Black Caps on March 23 at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, to level the ongoing T20I series after their record nine-wicket win in the third game.
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Bay Oval pitch report for 4th NZ vs PAK T20I
The pitch at the Bay Oval offers a fair contest between batters and bowlers, making it a balanced surface for T20 cricket. Teams batting first have had more success at the venue, winning 13 out of 19 matches played in Mount Maunganui.
In T20I cricket, Pakistan holds a slight advantage over New Zealand with 24 wins, while the Black Caps have won 21 games, and two matches ended without a result. However, when playing in New Zealand, the hosts have been dominant, winning 14 games while Pakistan won nine.
Fans can watch the match live on Sony Sports Network or stream it online using the Sony LIV and Fancode apps or websites. Notably, Mohammad Nawaz scored the fastest century by a Pakistani in T20I cricket, hitting his maiden hundred off just 44 balls.
