[al Furqaan]

this is certainly an eid mubarak, for 'eid' has been called here on BC for far lesser things (e.g a mere hundred which doesn't change the complexion of a match).

we will still lose this match, but the entire tests complexion has changed. we were staring innings defeat, and now NZ will have to sweat greatly just to win, nevermind by an innings.

best thing about this eid: not one contribution from ash's bat was necessary. he still played a wonderful role with his 2 huge wickets and his brilliant captaincy.

alhamdilillah.