Srinagar: Babar Azam has reacted positively to his replacement in Test Squad Kamran Ghulam after youngster scored Test century on debut vs England.
Ghulam looked at ease against the England bowlers and he ended up scoring 118 off 224 deliveries with the help of 11 fours and 1 six. The 29-year-old replaced Babar Azam in the starting XI after the former Pakistan captain was dropped following a dismal run.
Following the ton, Babar took to social media to congratulate Ghulam on his achievement as he wrote on his Instagram story – “Well played Kamran”.
Kamran Ghulam hit a superb century on his debut to guide Pakistan to 259-5 on the opening day of the second Test against England in Multan on Tuesday.
The 29-year-old replaced out-of-form Babar Azam at number four and foiled England’s aggressive bowling and fielding to score 118.
“Congratulations to Kamran Ghulam on an incredible debut, marked with a remarkable Test century against England! .Your hard work and dedication have paid off, here’s to many more milestones ahead,” Naseem Shah posted on X.
Ghulam said his century was a reward for his wait.
“It is delightful to score a hundred and that too as a replacement for Babar Azam, who has been a great player for Pakistan,” said Ghulam, who had a big let-off on 79 when Ben Duckett failed to get a difficult chance off Leach.
“I saw that with a bated breath but Almighty was so kind on me,” said Ghulam.