Pakistan's celebration cut short [Source: screengrab/x]Cricket is a game where the smallest details can sometimes have the biggest consequences. And every decision made in a split second can completely change the course of a game.That was exactly the case during a tense spell, when a seemingly decisive moment suddenly became the centre of attention, on Day 4 of a thrilling England vs Pakistan Test match at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Saturday, September 12. With England chasing a tricky target, senior batter Joe Root lost his stumps to a peach from Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Ali. Unfortunately for the visitors, on-field umpire Paul Reiffel was quick to intervene, thus bringing the jubilant celebrations to an abrupt halt.Joe Root survives, Pakistan’s celebration halted on thrilling Day 4Defending just 130 runs for a win, Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Abbas removed both England openers, Ben Duckett and Emilio Gay for ducks in the first over of the innings on Day 4. While captain Joe Root counterattacked for a while, the senior batter also seemingly lost his wicket after reaching 23* off 32 balls. Attempting to dispatch Mohammad Ali’s length ball outside off stump towards the boundary, Root merely managed to nick the ball onto his off stump.Also Read- PCB Take Massive Call On Babar Azam's Future As Pakistan Test Captain After England TourWith Root making his way back to the sheds, Mohammad Ali and the rest of the Pakistani players celebrated wildly as England slipped to 35-3 at the end of the first 10 overs. Even debutant and star performer Razaullah came running towards the team huddle from the boundary rope to join in on the celebration.Much to Pakistan’s dismay, on-field umpire Paul Reiffel declared it a no-ball, turning what had looked like a crucial breakthrough into a brief moment of confusion and frustration for the visitors.Television replays also indicated that Mohammad Ali indeed had overstepped from his crease, with Joe Root receiving a timely reprieve during the England run chase.Watch the videos below:crictalk @crictalk7 Sep 12, 2026, 4:31 PM crictalk @crictalk7 Sep 12, 2026, 4:31 PM Joe Root makes the most of his timely reprieveWith sheer jubilation fading away from the faces of Mohammad Ali, debutant Razaullah among other Pakistan players, Joe Root further piled on Pakistan’s misery by making the most of his timely reprieve. The legendary cricketer crafted a 50-plus third-wicket partnership with Jordan Cox as England motored towards a comprehensive victory. Root himself raced to 45* off just 54 balls with six cracking boundaries by the time of publishing.Pakistan script remarkable fightbackWhile umpire Paul Reiffel cut short Pakistan’s celebrations, the visitors still had much to celebrate in the final two days of the match.Facing a certain innings defeat, the ‘Men in Green’ mounted 449 runs in their second innings, with captain Babar Azam returning to form and debutant Razaullah clubbing a record 63-ball 81. Also Read- Razaullah Leaves Edgbaston Bleeding In The Middle Of Pakistan Vs England Test
