Image: A dispute between Kamran Ghulam and SA players added to the tension in the first Test match / © SABC Sport
South Africa won the toss and chose to bowl first in the Boxing Day Test at Centurion. Kamran Ghulam, known for his aggressive play, scored 54 off 71 balls, helping Pakistan reach 211 runs in their first innings. However, things became tense when Ghulam stopped Kagiso Rabada from bowling due to issues with the sightscreen, with spectators causing a stir by walking past it.
Following a brief discussion among the umpires, play resumed, but the tension remained. Kamran Ghulam, struggling against Kagiso Rabada’s fast deliveries, began using abusive language towards the South African pacer. The atmosphere remained tense as Ghulam voiced his frustration during the Boxing Day Test in Centurion.
The exchange continued in the Boxing Day Test when Kamran Ghulam, still angry, had a verbal clash with Kyle Verreynne. In a viral video can be shared shouting “F**k you” at both Verreynne and Kagiso Rabada, adding to the drama and tension on the field in Centurion.
The South African players didn’t back down either and matched the intensity in the verbal exchange. The video of Kamran Ghulam sledding Kagiso Rabada and Kyle Verreynne during the Boxing Day Test is now going viral on social media, with fans urging the Pakistani player to stay within limits.