Kamran Ghulamhis name will forever be engraved in the history books Pakistani cricket. The 29-year-old batsman, who has toiled in domestic cricket for years, finally made his long-awaited Test debut. England in Multan. He not only made his debut but stole the show with a magnificent century, silencing the doubters and proving his worth on the biggest stage.
Kamran Ghulam’s painfully controversial past is resurfacing
Although Ghulam’s debut is a dream come true, an old video from 2022 Pakistan Super League (PSL) came up again on the Internet and created a stir. The clip shows his heated conversation with Ghulam at that time.Potters of Lahore teammate, fast bowler Haris Rauf. After Ghulam bowled something off Rauf’s bowling, the bowler reacted angrily by slapping Ghulam in celebration. Although Rauf hugged Ghulam after the successful run, the incident highlighted the pressure and emotions that can come with a high score in professional cricket.
We present the video:
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— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) February 21, 2022
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Golam replaces an ace prone and deliver as one
Ghulam’s choice was a surprise for many. He replaced the out of form Babar Azamthe Pakistani captain and batting mainstay. This created great pressure on Ghulam, who had to justify his choice. Stepping into the shoes of his main target, Ghulam did not disappoint. He batted with guts and determination, anchoring the Pakistan innings and frustrating the England bowlers.
Build partnerships and achieve milestones
The beating of my slave was not a solitary affair. He strung together crucial partnerships that laid the groundwork for Pakistan to score points. With his 149 run stand Saim AyubHe scored a career-best 77 points and brought stability to the innings after early wickets. He then shared a partnership of 65 Mohammad Rizvan to keep the scoreboard ticking. Finally, Ghulam reached a personal milestone by scoring a century on his Test debut. He just happened 13th Pakistan strike achieving this feat by cementing its place in the history books.
Ghulam’s shootings were not without difficulties. He faced the brunt of England’s bowling attack and weathered the storm with patience and skill. His 323-minute sobriety at the crease was a testament to his stamina. Unfortunately, a spinner with half an hour left in the day Shoib Bashir dismissed him for 118 runs.
Despite being fired, Ghulam’s debut was hailed as a huge success. Not only did he answer his critics, but he also proved himself to be a reliable and talented striker. With his talent and determination, Ghulam will become a mainstay of the Pakistan Test team for years to come.
