During a recent game, Saud Shakeel executed an unbelievable no-look shot that took everyone by surprise his opponent, Naseem Shah included. The shot was so fine that even Naseem, who is quite competitive, could not resist giving a round of applause.

The moment soon went viral, with fans hailing Shakeel's technique and confidence. A no-look shot is a shot that needs incredible skill, timing, and faith in one's capability, and Shakeel pulled it off perfectly. Naseem's response made the moment even more endearing, reflecting the real sportsman spirit.

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Saud Shakeel played a remarkable No look shot that even impressed his Opponent Naseem Shah, who was seen clapping for him#NationalT20 #PakistanCricket pic.twitter.com/4nat0GNOuZ

— Au Rangzab Younis (@SardarAurangzab) March 18, 2025

Cricket enthusiasts adore such moments of magic, and this one will be etched in memory as an exhibition of talent and respect between two of the best players.

Cricket is a game that is full of surprises, and one of the weirdest dismissals ever has taken place in National T20. Bilal Irshad, the batter whose misfortunes have recently captured headlines, fell for a dismissal that left fans and commentators alike flabbergasted. His unprecedented hit-wicket dismissal went viral and is one of the most talked-about incidents from the tournament.

What Happened?

Bilal Irshad was at the crease, trying to build his innings when the moment of unadulterated bad luck happened. As he tried for a shot, his own bat accidentally hit the stumps and knocked the bails off. The dismissal was so out of the ordinary that even the bowler was taken aback. 

Such a turn of events made the players on the field chuckle whereas the fans following the match had trouble believing their eyes. 

The Hit-Wicket Rule Explained If a batter, after the ball has been bowled, accidentally breaks their own stumps with the end of their bat, body or thing while playing a shot or heading off for a run, they are out hit-wicket. It's not a run-out everybody sees on every day, but it does provide for some of the funniest moments in the history of the game.

#NationalT20 at it's very best😂Never seen a batter getting hit-wicket like this.. pic.twitter.com/um7v3EzZTH

— Abdul Wasay (@andy_abdulwasay) March 17, 2025

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The video of Bilal Irshad getting out hit-wicket went viral and cricket fans found it amusing in no time. The posting sharing the clip tweeted, “Never seen a batter be hit-wicket like this..”. Seems like a lot of people agree with the same.”Fans couldn’t stop laughing at this fan-made clip of Bilal Irshad’s hit-wicket moment.

Someone tweeted, “Bilal Irshad just created the funniest hit-wicket moment in cricket history.” Yet another one said, “This wicket was awesome. Even the bowler deserves an assist for this!” Jokes and memes took over the cricket forums making this one of the most popular dismissals in a long time.

Famous Hit Wicket Dismissals in Cricket 

Bilal Irshad now becomes the latest addition to a select group of players to be dismissed in this freakish manner. The most notable personalities to be dismissed hit-wicket include:

Inzamam-ul-Haq — His bizarre footwork led to a couple of hit-wicket dismissals.

Steve Smith (Ashes 2019) – An unpredicted hit-wicket in a high-stakes Test match.

Misbah-ul-Haq – Used to get out hit-wicket while going for an unorthodox stroke.

Bilal Irshad’s moment joins these celebrated moments

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has drastically cut player match fees for the next National T20 Cup. Players will get just PKR 10,000 per match, a drastic 75% slash from the last edition, when they were being paid PKR 40,000 per match.

This decision has also generated concerns among local players since most depend on match fees as their primary source of income. The National T20 Cup is among Pakistan's leading domestic competitions, with the country's best local players participating in it. Nevertheless, with this kind of sharp pay reduction, players may not be able to remain motivated and committed.

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The PCB has yet to offer an in-depth explanation for this decline, but it is likely to affect the morale of local cricketers. Most feel that investing in domestic talent is vital for the future of Pakistan cricket, and these financial cuts are likely to demotivate youngsters from taking up the sport as a career.

Fans and cricket pundits are now waiting to know whether the PCB will change its stance or offer alternate financial assistance to the players.

Karachi Whites’ middle-order batsman, Azam Khan, has been fined 50% of his match fees in the National T20 tournament for violating clothing and equipment regulations. The breach occurred during a game against Lahore Blues in Karachi when Azam displayed Palestine’s flag on his bat. Match referee Mohammad Javed imposed the fine, citing a violation of the ICC Code of Conduct, as displaying unapproved logos is prohibited.

Despite being warned earlier by the referee about the potential breach, Azam, who scored 35 runs in the match, continued to display the unapproved logo in two previous National T20 Cup games without facing consequences until the recent match against Lahore Blues. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is a signatory to the ICC code, and Azam had previously informed the referee that all his bats featured the same stickers.

ICC Regulation on Clothing and Equipment

The International Cricket Council (ICC) regulations strictly prohibit players from displaying messages supporting political, religious, or racial causes on their clothing and equipment. Azam Khan’s act of showcasing Palestine’s flag on his bat directly contravened these regulations, leading to the imposed fine.

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This incident mirrors a controversy in October, where Pakistan’s cricket team expressed solidarity with Palestine during the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup. The team’s display of support and prayers for Palestinians led to questions about whether such expressions were allowed in the tournament.

The PCB defended the players, claiming it was a personal decision. However, Azam Khan’s recent fine highlights the strict enforcement of regulations regarding political symbols on cricket equipment.