India v Sri Lanka: Mystery boy Pankaj Shaw carries the drinks for Indian team

The ongoing Test match between India and Sri Lanka is likely to end in a contested draw. However, the match has not failed to give the fans some surprising moments in the game. Despite almost two days of the match being washed out, the fans are loving the contest between the two side. Among all the cricketing attractions, there was another moment that caught the attention of many. A mystery boy was seen carrying drinks for the Indian team. So who was he? He has been identified as Pankaj Shaw.

Shaw was seen taking the drinks for the Indian team players during India’s first innings. Later, he was again seen doing the duties of the 12th man when the visitors were batting. Many wondered who the young kid was. But here is the mystery decoded. Pankaj Shaw is an Indian First Class cricketer who has been plying his trade for the team Bengal in the domestic circuit.

The 29-year-old cricketer was born in Gopalpur, Bengal and has represented his state in 12 First Class matches thus far. He had made his FC debut last year in the Ranji Trophy fixture against Rajasthan at Kolkata. His last First Class appearance came against team Baroda in the previous edition of the Ranji Trophy.

Pankaj Shaw has slammed one ton to go along with his 6 fifties in the First Class cricket. He has a top score of 118 and averages over 30. He has earlier represented Bengal in the U19 and the U22 levels as well. Shaw’s moment of fame had come last year when he had cracked 413 in a club game in the Bengal First Division Tournament. His monumental effort had come for the Barisha Sporting against the Dakshin Kalikata. He hit 44 fours and 23 sixes in his knock.

On field actions

Meanwhile, talking about the on-field actions, the match seems to be taking some unusual turns. After India scored 172 in their first innings, the visitors responded with 294 in their first innings. The innings was marred by an unwanted incident when Dilruwan Perera was seen seeking help from the dressing room for a DRS. India, in their response, had a firm start in the second innings.