Naseem Shah Imitates Ronaldo's Celebration in Practice

Pakistan pacer Naseem Shah was seen performing Cristiano Ronaldo's iconic 'Siu' celebration during a practice session at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, as the team gears up for a two-match Test series against Bangladesh starting August 21. The squad, including notable players like Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, and Mohammad Rizwan, has been intensively preparing for the series, which marks their first home series in the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 cycle. The upcoming matches are particularly significant for Pakistan, who recently completed a successful tour of Sri Lanka, winning a two-match Test series. Under the leadership of Babar Azam, the team is looking to build on this momentum. However, they face challenges in the WTC, having only played two matches out of five in the current cycle, which places them sixth on the points table with a Points Percentage of 36.66%. The series against Bangladesh is crucial for Pakistan to improve their standing in the WTC and secure a spot in the final next year. Following the Bangladesh series, Pakistan will also face England in three Test matches, making these upcoming games vital for accumulating points and enhancing their chances in the championship. As the team prepares, the light-hearted moments, such as Naseem Shah's celebration, reflect a positive team spirit, which could be pivotal in their quest for success in the upcoming series.