India, Aug. 9 -- Pakistan began their three-match ODI series against the West Indies with a composed five-wicket victory in Tarouba on Friday, thanks to debutant Hasan Nawaz's unbeaten 63 and a match-turning partnership with Hussain Talat. Chasing 281, the visitors recovered from a mid-innings wobble to seal the win with seven balls to spare and take a 1-0 lead in the series.

The game, however, also served up a moment involving two men who have both worn the captain's armband for Pakistan. In the eighth over of West Indies' innings, with Saim Ayub bowling to Keacy Carty, the batter drove firmly through the covers. Babar Azam, stationed in the ring, flung himself to his right to stop the racing ball.

From behind the stumps came a sharp c...