Watch: Mohammad Rizwan & Liton Das Engaged In Verbal Spat During BAN vs PAK 2nd Test Day 4

Tension flared up on the fourth day of the second test in the ongoing Pakistan tour of Bangladesh. The controversy started when Mohammad Rizwan and Litton Das were engaged in a verbal spat during the ongoing test match. The heated argument was followed by a delay in play and a sharp comment from Litton. Subsequently, the umpires stepped in before things looked out of control. The match moved on without any disciplinary action.

The flashpoint came while Pakistan were 316/7, chasing a stiff target in the fourth innings. Rizwan was set on 75 from 134 balls, with Sajid Khan on 8*. Bangladesh still needed just three wickets, while Pakistan required 121 runs from 96 overs to win the BAN vs PAK Test.

BAN vs PAK Test: How Did The Argument Begun?

The argument began in the 72nd over after Rizwan objected to movement near the sight screen. The issue arose on the fifth ball, when Rizwan paused and pointed out the distraction. Litton walked towards Rizwan to ask about the concern, and Rizwan tried to explain what had disturbed the batter’s focus.

The discussion between the two quickly grew tense during the BAN vs PAK Test. Litton did not appear convinced by Rizwan’s reasoning for stopping play and reportedly urged Rizwan to focus on batting. That remark annoyed the Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter, leading to a heated exchange before officials stepped in to calm matters.

Litton ended the disagreement with a pointed remark directed at Rizwan’s milestone. Litton said, "50 ho gayi, ab acting shuru ho jayegi [He scored a 50; now the acting will begin.]." The line echoed a popular Bollywood dialogue, adding a cultural reference that quickly caught attention among viewers and on social media.

On-field umpires moved in soon after the jibe during the BAN vs PAK Test. Rizwan voiced displeasure to the square-leg umpire, but the officials kept both players apart and allowed emotions to settle. Play resumed without further delay, and Rizwan continued his innings alongside Salman Ali Agha, who was at the other end earlier in the stand.

BAN vs PAK Test: Bangladeshi Bowlers Took Control On Day 4

Bangladesh’s bowlers, especially Taijul Islam and Nahid Rana, kept Pakistan under pressure in the BAN vs PAK Test. Taijul took 2/58, while Nahid returned 4/113, giving Bangladesh a realistic chance of sealing an away series whitewash. Pakistan, however, still had hope through Rizwan’s unbeaten knock and the remaining lower-order batters.

The BAN vs PAK Test series had already tilted towards Bangladesh after a 104-run win in Dhaka. Najmul Hossain Shanto earned Player of the Match there for two vital innings that shaped the result. With Pakistan fighting to avoid a clean sweep in Sylhet, the tense altercation between Rizwan and Litton underlined the high stakes for both teams.