Several fans on social media were left infuriated with ex-Pakistani skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed carrying drinks for his team mates on the second day of the first Test match against England, which England won by three wickets.
Sarfaraz Ahmed wasn't a part of the playing XI (his place was taken by Mohammad Rizwan) and seeing their ex-captain becoming a 'water-boy' for Pakistan players and also carrying team mate's shoes, many fans expressed their unhappiness on social media.
Sarfaraz Ahmed's wife, Syeda Khusbaht, however is not losing sleep over it.
"My husband's spirit and passion for the game is incredible and beyond belief. He's a team man. People love him. He would be the first man to raise his hand up to go out and help his team mates, “she said.
It’s worth noting when Indian captain Virat Kohli was injured and didn’t play the 4th test against Australia at Dharamsala in 2017 he was still seen running drinks on day 1 for his team mates
Former India captain MS Dhoni was rested for the 2nd T20I on 2018 India tour of Ireland and was spotted carrying kit-bags and drinks for team mates on the field.
Don Bradman, though was not a captain, was dropped after scoring only 18 and 1 on his Test debut and did the 12th man duties in the next Test against England in 1928.
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