7 instances when cricketers showcased brilliant presence of mind

#3 Mushfiqur Rahim

Mushfiqur Rahim used his sharp mind to dismiss Matt Prior.

Mushfiqur Rahim has played the role of the wicket-keeper for his home side, Bangladesh since he entered in the cricket field for the first time. Along with it, he has been a match winner for Bangladesh with the bat. Since he took over the captaincy, he has taken his side to a whole new level.

Rahim is the perfect blend of aggressiveness as well as calmness in the field of cricket. He also has one of the sharpest minds which he uses to outwit his opponents. The incident of Matt Prior’s run out adds worth to this statement.

During the 2011 World Cup group stage match between England and Bangladesh, Matt Prior was at the batting end with Rahim behind the wickets. Matt tried a leg glance on a wide ball but completely missed it which created the chance for Rahim to do the stumping. Mushfiqur dislodged the bails and started appealing towards the leg umpire during which Matt remained shocked and left his crease.

As soon as Rahim saw Matt outside the crease, he immediately took the stump out leading to a hilarious dismissal of Prior.