Indian cricket star Shikhar Dhawan couldn’t resist taking a light-hearted jab at the Pakistan cricket team following their less-than-stellar fielding performance in a warm-up match against Australia at the World Cup 2023.

In a tweet, the 37-year-old humorously remarked, “Pakistan & fielding, a never-ending love story  #PakistanFielding #PakCricket.” Dhawan’s tweet quickly gained traction, garnering numerous reactions and shares across social media platforms.

During the game, Pakistan’s fast bowler Hasan Ali resorted to his football skills to prevent a boundary. He slid onto the field to save a boundary by kicking the ball, showcasing his athleticism. However, this unusual maneuver hinted at Pakistan’s ongoing struggles in the fielding department.

While Pakistan has held the esteemed position of being the World No. 1 ODI team in the past, fielding remains an aspect where they often face challenges. Their on-field errors frequently become social media fodder, with users lightheartedly poking fun at them. This trend is not new, as incidents like the mix-up and dropped catch involving Shoaib Malik and Saeed Ajmal against the West Indies in 2008 have left a lasting mark on their fielding reputation.

In the recent ICC ODI World Cup warm-up match against Australia at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Hyderabad, another fielding mishap unfolded. During the 23rd over of Australia’s innings, Marnus Labuschagne directed a short ball from Haris Rauf towards deep backward square leg, seemingly not headed for a boundary. However, a comical misunderstanding between Mohammad Wasim Jr. and Mohammad Nawaz resulted in four runs for the Australian side.

Shikhar Dhawan, the veteran Indian batter, shared a video clip of this incident on his social media account, playfully suggesting that misfielding and Pakistan are a combination that often goes hand in hand.