A fiery stump-mic exchange involving Litton Das and Mohammad Rizwan grabbed attention during the first Test between Bangladesh and Pakistan in Mirpur, Dhaka, on Monday.
The Bangladesh wicketkeeper-batter was caught making a brutal remark about Rizwan while the Pakistan batter was trying to help his side survive for a draw on the final day of the Test.
The incident occurred during the 38th over of Pakistan’s innings when Litton, standing behind the stumps, appeared to mock Rizwan’s standing back home amid Pakistan’s recent struggles in Test cricket.
ILitton to Taijul: "Rizwan’s reputation is really bad back in Pakistan. If he gets out trying to hit a big shot, he won't even be able to set foot back in the country-his reputation is that bad!" 🤣☠️
— ᴿʸᴬᴺ ᴿᴬᴴᴹᴬᴺ🇧🇩 (@oiiii_butch) May 12, 2026
LOL Litton Das is trolling the hell out of Rizwan🤣🤣.#BanvsPak pic.twitter.com/aiwMUzpGPo
“They are now trying to save the Test. They have no chance of winning. Rizwan’s reputation is really bad back in Pakistan. If he gets out trying to hit a big shot, he won’t even be able to set foot back in the country — his reputation is that bad,” Litton was heard saying on the stump mic.
The clip quickly went viral on social media as fans reacted to the sharp on-field banter between the two players.
Litton Das on Stump mic –
— Nibraz Ramzan (@nibraz88cricket) May 12, 2026
He (Mohammad Rizwan) already has a poor reputation in his own country. If he tries to play aggressively and gets out, he may find it difficult to return home. #banvpak pic.twitter.com/kosudAxZU0
However, Rizwan’s resistance did not last long. The Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter managed just 15 runs before being dismissed as Bangladesh tightened their grip on the match.
Nahid Rana’s Five-Wicket Haul Seals Bangladesh Win
While Pakistan initially looked capable of salvaging a draw, Bangladesh pacer Nahid Rana turned the game decisively in the hosts’ favour with a brilliant five-wicket haul.
Pakistan suffered a dramatic collapse late in the innings as Bangladesh clinched a comprehensive 104-run victory in Dhaka.
The defeat added further pressure on Pakistan’s struggling Test side and captain Shan Masood, who has endured a difficult run since taking over leadership duties in December 2023.
Shan Masood Calls For Patience Amid Criticism
Speaking after the loss, Shan Masood urged critics not to panic despite Pakistan’s poor Test form. Under his captaincy, Pakistan have now suffered 11 defeats in 15 Test matches.
“Definitely there should be accountability and everyone has to take responsibility and I don’t believe in blaming anyone, but it is disappointing to lose the Test in this manner as at one stage I felt we were in a position to get a draw,” Masood said during the post-match press conference in Dhaka.
The Pakistan skipper also pointed to the long gaps between the team’s Test assignments, saying it had impacted rhythm and continuity.
“We played South Africa last year after nearly 12 months after hosting the West Indies at home. We came here to Bangladesh after a nearly six months gap, so we have to take all these things into consideration,” he said.
Masood also rejected suggestions that wholesale changes or dropping senior players would automatically solve Pakistan’s problems.
“Just changing the team or dropping players or going in with only youngsters is not a solution at all,” he added.
The skipper admitted Pakistan entered the Test series after completing a Pakistan Super League season, but insisted that could not be used as an excuse for the defeat.