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Watch: England coach Brendon McCullum shockingly climbs up a fence in unexpected gesture for Pakistan fans, video viral
After the third day's play in Karachi, England coach Brendon McCullum was spotted in the sidelines, obliged the Pakistan fans with some autograph and selfies.
England are firmly ahead in the third and final Test match against Pakistan at the National Stadium in Karachi, needing only 55 runs more on the fourth day to inflict a horror whitewash on the Babar Azam-led side on their home soil. After Jack Leach opened the gates early in Pakistan's second innings, England were frustrated by a 110-run stand between Babar and Saud Shakeel before 19-year-old Rehan Ahmed bowled a terrific spell to end with a record five-wicket haul.
After the day's play in Karachi, England coach Brendon McCullum was spotted in the sidelines, obliged the Pakistan fans with some autograph and selfies. He was handed a shirt to sign, and after putting his autograph in, he threw it back over the fence, but it got stuck.
McCullum then shockingly climbed up the fence, got the shirt and successfully threw it over to the fans.
Barmy Army later shared the clip with the caption, "Did you think there’s anything Brendon McCullum can’t do? We had a shirt mishap trying to throw it over a fence… BAZ TO THE RESCUE."
Talking about the match, Pakistan were aiming for a consolation win after losing in Rawalpindi and Multan earlier this month against England. Babar and Shakeel provided hope with their respective half-centuries. But their century stand was broken by Rehan as he dismissed both the batters and Mohammad Rizwan in quick succession. He continued his stellar spell to run through the lower order as well to finish with astounding figures of 5 for 48.
In response to the target of 167 runs, England openers stitched a 87-run stand before Abrar Ahmed struck struck in two overs to remove Zak Crawley and nightwatchman Rehan. England will resume Day 4 at 112/2, requiring 55 runs more to win in Karachi.
