WI vs PAK: Mohammad Rizwan shares a light moment with Joshua Da Silva during pre-match interview

The second Test match between West Indies and Pakistan is underway and it is producing some fascinating performances to keep the fans etched to the match. The hosts registered a thrilling victory in the first Test which was of fluctuating fortunes. Heading into the second Test, the Windies would have had their spirits high. Rain interrupted the play on the second day, whereas ahead of the start of day three, in a pre-match interview the Windies wicketkeeper Joshua Da Silva was having a word with the commentator wherein Mohammad Rizwan entered the scene to tease Silva and add some fun amidst the interview.

Pakistan’s Mohammad Rizwan sneaked up on the fellow wicket-keeper. Rizwan came from behind and stood in the camera frame with Silva. Both of them chuckled for a moment. The commentator then stated that ‘wicketkeepers share a very good relationship’ and Silva agreed to it. The cricket on-lookers seemed to have liked this little cameo of Rizwan as one of the users commented: “Wow. WI- Pakistan always had great relationships and this video gives a good example of it. Both teams share respect and have fun like friends. Showing the world how the game or any sport should be played.”

Further, Joshua Da Silva told that the team is all keen to take the remaining wickets at the earliest and that West Indies are aiming a yet another triumph. The Windies posted this video wherein they wrote: “Too funny! Rizwan sneaks up on fellow wicket-keeper Joshua Da Silva during his pre-match interview.”We’re not playing for a draw” – Da Silva #WIvPAK”

Joshua Da Silva was also asked about his wicket-keeping in the ongoing series. He grabbed eight catches in the first Test match and until then had taken a catch in the second Test as well. He thus stated that his gloveswork has been good and that he was happy taking the catches for the bowlers and the team.

Too funny! Rizwan sneaks up on fellow wicket-keeper Joshua Da Silva during his pre-match interview.

"We're not playing for a draw" – Da Silva

#WIvPAK pic.twitter.com/Bgj8s2vMrk

— Windies Cricket (@windiescricket) August 22, 2021

Fawad Alam strengthens Pakistan on day three against West Indies

Fawad Alam had scored 76 when he retired hurt on Friday owing to severe cramps. Day two was washed out and on day three, the visitors resumed at 212-4. The Windies bowlers ran through the middle and lower-middle order to pick up quick wickets. When the side was reduced to 231-7, Alam walked onto the field and displayed his sheer flair by hitting his fifth Test century.

Alam’s impressive knock of unbeaten 124 anchored the innings for Pakistan as the team declared at 302-9. When the hosts took the charge of the field with the willow, Shaheen Shah Afridi struck early on to remove both the openers cheaply. The hosts currently lead the series 1-0.