{
  "id": 15436899,
  "title": "Faheem Ashraf Saves Saad Baig's Blushes With Quick Reflexes As Avishka Fernando Falls | VIDEO",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/faheem-ashraf-saves-saad-baigs-blushes-with-quick-reflexes-as-avishka",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T14:51:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/faheem-ashraf-saves-saad-baigs-blushes-with-quick-reflexes-as-avishka-fernando-falls-video"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pakistan's Faheem Ashraf made a remarkable catch to dismiss Sri Lanka's Avishka Fernando early in the game, providing a crucial breakthrough for the hosts. The dramatic moment occurred during an ODI match in Rawalpindi, where Fernando mistimed a pull shot off a short delivery from Naseem Shah.\n\nWicketkeeper Saad Baig initially appeared to have the catch, but he couldn't hold onto the ball as it deftly slipped away from his grasp. With an opportunity slipping through his fingers, Faheem Ashraf, positioned at long leg, reacted swiftly by charging in from his position. He bent down and made the crucial catch just as the ball threatened to touch the ground.\n\nThe successful intervention by Faheem Ashraf not only showcased his sharp reflexes but also demonstrated his presence of mind under intense pressure. His timely catch ensured that Baig's missed opportunity did not prove costly for Pakistan. As Avishka Fernando walked back to the pavilion, the Pakistan players could celebrate their early breakthrough in the game.",
  "summary": "Pakistan picked up an early breakthrough against Sri Lanka after Naseem Shah dismissed Avishka Fernando in a dramatic moment in Rawalpindi. Faheem Ashraf completed a superb catch at long leg after the Sri Lankan opener mistimed a pull shot off a short delivery. The dismissal also brought relief for wicketkeeper Saad Baig, who initially looked set to take the catch but could not hold on to the…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}