Former South African cricket captain Shaun Pollock made a notable error during commentary on Day 1 of the first Test match between Pakistan and South Africa at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium, mistakenly referring to Pakistan’s captain Shan Masood as “captain of India” while describing the crowd’s reaction during the game on Sunday.The incident occurred during Pakistan’s first innings as Shan Masood and Imam-ul-Haq were building a partnership following Abdullah Shafique’s early dismissal. The pair went on to forge a 161-run stand for the second wicket.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Pollock noticed the crowd’s unusual behaviour of cheering whenever South African players made appeals for wickets. The spectators were eagerly awaiting the arrival of Babar Azam, who was making his return to international cricket after missing the Asia Cup 2025.Commenting on this peculiar crowd reaction, Pollock made his memorable gaffe on air: “I can’t believe they would want Shan Masood, the captain of India, to be out just to get Babar to the crease. Think we need to have a word with these supporters.”Click here to watch the full video of the incidentThe commentary error quickly gained attention on social media, with fans sharing clips of the moment and responding with humorous comments about Pollock’s confusion.Masood’s innings came to an end when he was dismissed by Prenelan Subrayen in the 48th over, having scored 76 runs. His departure finally brought Babar Azam to the crease, accompanied by loud chants of ‘Babar, Babar’ throughout the stadium.Babar Azam, returning after a lengthy absence from the national team, managed to score 23 runs off 48 deliveries before being dismissed by Simon Harmer in the 60th over.The game marked a significant moment for Pakistan cricket, as it came after their recent campaign in the Asia Cup 2025, where they reached the final but ultimately lost to India.Babar Azam had been notably absent from Pakistan’s T20I team during the Asia Cup 2025. The team had also played without Mohammad Rizwan during the tournament, as part of their strategy to field a more aggressive batting lineup.The match represented the first Test between Pakistan and South Africa at the Gaddafi Stadium, with both teams looking to establish dominance in the series.
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