NEW DELHI: Babar Azam praised debutant Kamran Ghulam for his brilliant century, during his Test debut against England in the second Test in Multan, expressing his admiration with a simple yet impactful three-word reaction.
Babar has been replaced by Ghulam by the PCB for the second and third Tests which created a social media fuore among experts and fans alike. But the 29-year-old debutant, who was handed the crucial No. 4 position, made his make with a stunning hundred on his debut.
Ghulam secured his spot in the Pakistan squad through an impressive performance in the domestic circuit. He stepped onto the crease with the team in a precarious position at 19/2, having lost both openers within a span of 13 deliveries on a challenging recycled pitch.
Undeterred by the circumstances, the debutant showcased immense resilience and composure, crafting a determined innings of 118 runs off 224 balls.
Without any malice in his heart, the big-hearted Babar, who was watching the match in Multan, lauded Ghulam's knock with a beautiful three-word reaction 'Well Played Kamran' on his Instagram story.
With this remarkable feat, Ghulam etched his name in the record books, becoming the 13th Pakistani batsman to achieve a century on his Test debut and the first to accomplish this milestone against England.
Pakistan, who reached 259 for five at stumps on Day 1, will be hoping Ghulam’s heroics set the foundation for a big first-innings total as they look to level the series after England’s victory in the first Test.
