New Delhi: The Abu Dhabi T10 League is currently captivating cricket fans in the United Arab Emirates with its unique format of 10-overs matches. This league has gained immense popularity for its fast-paced and exciting gameplay. However, a surprising incident unfolded during the 5th match of the 2024 Abu Dhabi T10 League between Samp Army and New York Strikers. A bowler from the Samp Army team committed a mistake similar to Pakistani bowler Mohammad Amir, sparking controversy and discussion among fans and experts alike. The unexpected turn of events has added an extra layer of intrigue to an already thrilling tournament, keeping fans on the edge of their seats as they eagerly follow the action on the field.
Dubai bowler did a scandal like Mohammad Amir!
Pakistan bowler Mohammad Amir was accused of match-fixing in 2010, due to which he had to go to jail. He was also banned from cricket for 5 years. He deliberately bowled a no ball during the Lord’s Test played against England in 2010. Now Hazrat Bilal, who is playing for the Samp Army team in the Abu Dhabi T10 League, is also facing similar allegations. Hazrat Bilal bowled a big no-ball against the New York Strikers, after which he has come under the scanner of fans on social media.
Actually, during the batting of New York Strikers, Hazrat Bilal bowled the fourth over of the innings. In this over, he conceded 9 runs and took the wicket of 1 batsman. But on the fourth ball of this over, he bowled a big no-ball. During this, his foot was a little too far out of the line of the crease, seeing which everyone was surprised, even the players involved in the match could not believe this no ball. After this incident, cricket fans are accusing Hazrat Bilal of match-fixing. On the other hand, if we talk about the match, the Samp Army team batted first in this match and scored 135 runs in 10 overs. In response, New York Strikers could only score 99 runs at the loss of 7 wickets in 10 overs.
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Surely this is fixing.
Hazrat Bilal bowled a big no ball it was so bad his teammates were laughing at him . pic.twitter.com/wj9fMZtEJg
— Sports Spotlight (@SSpotlight71) November 22, 2024
BTW This just happened right now in Abu Dhabi #T10
Nothing, overstepped just a bit by Bilal…!!!#AbuDhabiT10League https://t.co/auIqMTBMOB pic.twitter.com/CgyzGMOD73
— Jophin J (@jophinjsrt10) November 22, 2024
Who is Hazrat Bilal?
36-year-old Hazrat Bilal has also played international cricket for the United Arab Emirates. He has played 7 ODI matches for the UAE team. During this, he has taken 8 wickets. However, he played his last international match in February 2023.