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WATCH: Aleem Dar surprises spectators with his running speed

Dar found himself on the wrong end while officiating during New Zealand’s first innings

WATCH: Aleem Dar surprises spectators with his running speed PHOTO: AFP

Pakistan’s umpire Aleem Dar surprised spectators and onlookers alike, during the ongoing third and final Test between Australia and New Zealand at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney on Sunday, when he sprinted across the pitch at a very fast speed.

Dar found himself on the wrong end while officiating during New Zealand’s first innings. He ran across from square leg to point in order to correct his position. The umpire reached a top speed of 17 KM/H during the sprint. Australia’s Matthew Wade was delighted at the speed with which Dar crossed the pitch and applauded the effort.

Is there room on the track at #Tokyo2020 for Aleem Dar? 🤔😂#AUSvNZ pic.twitter.com/ho2bWgfCkL

— #7Cricket (@7Cricket) January 5, 2020

 

When there's a big moment in the day, we go to the touch screen. So over to @copes9 as he explains...

Just how Aleem Dar hit top speed running across the ground #AUSvNZ pic.twitter.com/Zm6ZtbQhxO

— #7Cricket (@7Cricket) January 5, 2020

 

Dar’s antics lit up the proceedings on the third day of the third and final Test as Australia took a commanding lead over the Kiwi’s.