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Babar Azam praises team for showing ‘massive character’ against Australia

March 17, 2022 11:47 AM


Captain Babar Azam appreciated his entire team for showing ‘massive character’ against Australia Test that ended in draw after classic centuries by himself and Muhammad Rizwan.

https://twitter.com/babarazam258/status/1504124820610379778 

Karachi marks the fifth time in 19 Tests that Australia have been unable to bowl out their opponents on the fifth day after holding strong expectations of victory. 

Pakistan captain Babar Azam has rated his 196 in the second Test against Australia as "one of his best innings" which has helped his team draw the game from a precarious position. Pakistan in pursuit of a huge target of 506, ended on 443 for 7 with hundreds from Babar and Mohammed Rizwan.

"I think credit goes to the team for having a lot of self-belief in themselves and coming back strongly after batting poorly in the first innings. My innings is definitely one of my better ones and I am glad it helped us draw the match," Babar said in the post-match conference.

He said he always rated those of his innings very highly which played a big role in Pakistan winning a match or saving it.

The Babar Azam innings was praised by cricket experts and commentators and fans all over the world and even by the touring team Australia.  

https://twitter.com/JoshHazIewood38/status/1504104106595659777 

Australia captain Pat Cummins has identified missed chances rather than poor tactics as the biggest factor in his side's latest bungled final-day Test bowling effort.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0_U2tdQkXY 

Pakistan's 171-over salvage mission, the longest fourth innings to save a Test match since World War Two, marks the Aussies' fifth failure in 19 Tests to knock over their opponents on the last day after entering it with clear expectations of victory.

Meanwhile, High Commissioner to Pakistan Christian Turner said that he has been living in the ‘Babar Azam era’.

In a tweet he said, “Zabardast batting to save the 2nd Test match. Great sportsmanship all around from Pakistan and Australia. Looking forward to the autumn.”

https://twitter.com/CTurnerFCDO/status/1504129543740743690?cxt=HHwWlICz7bn23t8pAAAA 



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