A Kamran Ghulam century lifts Pakistan to 259-5 against England in their second Test match, even as Babar Azam was left out on Tuesday.
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KAMRAN GHULAM CENTURY LIFTS PAKISTAN IN MEMORABLE TEST DEBUT
Furthermore, Ghulam’s ton was all he needed to make a memorable Test debut as he helped Pakistan on their second Test against England.
The 29-year-old all-rounder slammed 118 off 224 balls with the help of 11 fours and 1 six in an impressive performance.
Moreover, Ghulam’s effort made him the second oldest cricketer from Pakistan to hit a century in his Test debut.
Abid Ali was the first to hit a century in his Test debut in 2019.
Ghulam’s heroics came as he replaced former captain Babar Azam, who was dropped from the team for the second and third Tests against England.
BABAR, ASHWIN ALL PRAISES FOR KAMRAN’S EFFORT IN MULTAN
Moreover, Babar himself and India’s ace spinner Ravichandran Ashwin were some of the notable names who praised Kamran’s effort after the match.
Furthermore, he posted a three-word reaction on Instagram, lauding his replacement.
“Well played, Kamran!” Babar said.
Ashwin, for his part, praised the Pakistani all-rounder for overcoming the pressure since Babar was out of the lineup.
“With all the talk about ‘Babar,” spare a thought for Kamran Ghulam,” Ashwin wrote on X.
The Indian spinner described Ghulam as someone “who walks into a storm and makes a hundred”
Ghulam was the second Pakistani cricketer to score a debut ton in Multan.
Taufiq Umar had 104 against Bangladesh in 2001.
‘YEARS OF GRINDING OUT’ FINALLY PAID OFF FOR ALL-ROUNDER IN MULTAN
Furthermore, Ghulam cited that “years of grinding out” finally paid off for him after his performance in Multan.
Moreover, the 29-year-old waited for four years to finally play for Pakistan after toiling in the domestic circuit.
“I had so much passion and wanted to do well when I got the chance. But (I) waited patiently as I knew sooner or later I would get my chance,” Ghulam said.
“I think years of grinding it out in domestic cricket has given me the temperament and skills to play on all sorts of pitches and all types of bowlers,” he added.
The all-rounder admitted the pressure mounted for him in playing in place of Babar.
“But I think the desire I had to succeed overrode that pressure,” he said.
