New Zealand keeper Blundell comments on Sarfaraz Ahmed's dismissal.

KARACHI -- New Zealand wicketkeeper Tom Blundell commented on the debated dismissal of his Pakistani counterpart Sarfaraz Ahmed and shared his initial take on the 'lucky' breakthrough.

Blundell talked to the media following the conclusion of the third day's action of the ongoing second Test and responded to a question regarding Sarfaraz's stumping by stating at first he did not think it was out.

'At first, I don't think it was out. Umm, and then obviously looking on the big screen, you know there was a bit of chance and for me, it was just to get the bails off as quick as possible,' said Blundell.

'And, you know fortunately for me it was the perfect timing,' he added.

Notably, Sarfaraz, who scored his third consecutive half-century since his return; courtesy of a magnificent 78-run knock in the first innings of the ongoing second Test, endured a frustrating end to his brave knock.

Daryll Mitchell bowled the third delivery of the 100th over full on the leg side and deceived Sarfaraz with his counterpart Blundell dislodging the bails sharply and leg-umpire referred the decision to the third umpire Ahsan Raza.

After watching various replays from multiple angles, Ahsan decided that Sarfaraz had...

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