[Watch] Babar Azam’s replacement Kamran Ghulam slams a four to reach his maiden Test ton on debut in PAK vs ENG 2nd Test
Kamran Ghulam starred with the bat for Pakistan on his Test debut against England in Multan on Day 1 (Tuesday, October 15). The 29-year-old hit a boundary to get to his century off 192 balls, a knock laced with one six and nine boundaries. He came out when the hosts were struggling at 19/2 before notching a fighting hundred.
Ghulam achieved the milestone in the 74th over of Pakistan’s first innings. The right-hander hit a boundary off Joe Root towards mid-wicket before punching in the air twice in delight as the crowd and teammates gave him a standing ovation. He removed his helmet and got down to kiss the turf. Mohammad Rizwan, who gave him his maiden cap, gave him a hug on the special achievement.
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Kamran Ghulam has an impressive record in first-class cricket, scoring 4377 runs in 59 matches with an average of 49.17, hitting 16 centuries and 20 half-centuries. He has also amassed 3344 runs in 94 List-A games, comprising eight tons and 20 fifties.
Notably, Ghulam has replaced under-fire Babar Azam in the playing XI after the latter was rested for the remainder of the series. Azam’s absence comes after he failed to score a fifty in his last 18 Test innings.
Kamran Ghulam shared a 149-run partnership with Saim Ayub to steady Pakistan against England on Day 1
Kamran Ghulam shared a 149-run partnership with Saim Ayub for the third wicket to rescue the Men in Green after early wickets on Day 1. Ayub scored 77 runs off 160 balls with the help of seven boundaries.
At the time of writing, the hosts were 225/4, with Ghulam (102 off 200) and Rizwan (24 off 59) at the crease. Jack Leach has been the pick of England bowlers, bagging two wickets so far.
The visitors are leading the three-match Test series 0-1 following an innings and 47-run win over Pakistan in the first Test. The Men in Green are searching for their first Test victory in 12 games (seven lost, four drawn).
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