During the third ODI between Afghanistan and Ireland on Tuesday, a momentary pause occurred as players from the Asian team broke their fast amid the ongoing holy month of Ramadan.
Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi and veteran all-rounder Mohammad Nabi were observed having their ‘Iftar’ meal on the field to break their fast following the 40th over of their batting innings.
Meanwhile, their teammates joined by support staff members offered prayers and broke the fast inside the dressing room.
While it’s common for players from Afghanistan and Pakistan to offer namaz on the field during international matches, this occasion marked a rare instance of cricketers breaking their fast on the field.
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