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Watch: 'Twist bigger than Hollywood' – Fans react to viral video of Ali Usman receiving debut cap from Salman Agha

Salman Agha hands Ali Usman his debut Test cap, only for both players to be dropped from Pakistan’s squad days later. Fans started mocking the twist. Read the complete news here.

Salman Agha handing Ali Usman his Pakistan Test debut cap in viral video before both were dropped from squad
Salman Agha handing Ali Usman his Pakistan Test debut cap in viral video before both were dropped from squad

A viral video of Salman Agha handing Ali Usman his maiden Test cap has caught the attention of cricket fans. Many fans are calling the moment “Twist bigger than Hollywood” amid the major changes in the Pakistan team.

The video shows Salman Agha presenting the debut Test cap to spinner Ali Usman before both players were dropped from Pakistan’s squad just days later. The unexpected turn of events has made the video even more interesting for fans.

The timing of the changes has left fans amused, with many mocking the situation on social media. Pakistan’s ongoing struggles against England have added to the drama surrounding the team.

Watch the viral video here:

Ali Usman and Salman Agha's emotional cap handover video goes viral after both are dropped

Ali Usman and Salman Agha’s emotional cap handover video has gone viral after both players were dropped from Pakistan’s squad. The video shows former Pakistan captain Salman Agha handing spinner Ali Usman his maiden Test cap. The twist is that both players were dropped from the national squad just days after the emotional moment.

Pakistan made major changes to their Test side ahead of the third and final Test against England at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Wednesday, September 9. The Pakistan Cricket Board reportedly released seven players, while head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and bowling coach Umar Gul were also removed from their roles.

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The changes came after Pakistan suffered heavy defeats in the first two Tests against England at Headingley and Lord’s. Pakistan lost the Lord’s Test by 194 runs as England took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. They had also suffered an innings defeat in the first Test.

From debut cap to axed squad — Inside Pakistan's bizarre Test team shake-up vs England

Pakistan have made a major change to their Test squad for the England tour, releasing Mohammad Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq, Salman Ali Agha, Ali Usman, Aamer Jamal, Awais Zafar and Khurram Shahzad. Imam missed the second Test at Lord’s due to a calf injury, while Rizwan and Salman were also dropped from the squad.

The decision comes just days after a viral video showed Salman Agha presenting Ali Usman with his debut Test cap before the series against the West Indies. Salman praised Usman for his hard work in domestic cricket over eight to nine years before finally making his international debut. The two players shared an emotional hug as the squad celebrated Usman’s achievement. Now, in a surprising twist, both Usman and Salman have been axed from the team.

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Pakistan have added Saim Ayub, Abdullah Fazal, Arafat Minhas, Mohammad Imran Jnr, Saad Baig, Mohammad Imran Randhawa and Razaullah as replacements. Five of the seven new players are yet to play a Test. The PCB has also changed the Test coaching staff, with white-ball head coach Mike Hesson and bowling coach Ashley Noffke joining the Test setup as Pakistan look to bounce back after losing the first two matches.

'Absolute cinema': How fans are reacting to Pakistan Cricket's latest viral twist

Fans have reacted strongly to the latest viral twist involving Pakistan cricket, with many calling it “Absolute Cinema.” The reaction came after a video of Salman Agha presenting Ali Usman with his debut Test cap went viral on social media.

The emotional moment has become even more surprising because both Salman Agha and Ali Usman were later dropped from Pakistan’s Test squad. Fans quickly noticed the unusual timing and began sharing jokes and memes about the sudden change. Here is how the fans reacted:

Pakistan have made major changes to their squad after losing the first two Tests against England. The unexpected decisions have once again created plenty of discussion among fans, who believe Pakistan cricket has produced another dramatic chapter.

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