pakistan captain Babar Azam Ended 2022 as the highest run-scorer in international cricket. Despite a lackluster performance in the 2022 T20 World Cup, the 28-year-old batsman scored 2598 runs in the calendar year. Things were good for Babar the batsman, but the year as captain was not that great for him. Things turned bitter for him after Pakistan were whitewashed in the three-match Test series at home against England. This was a big blow for Babar as many cricket experts and fans questioned his captaincy.
Babar’s announcement on the fifth day of the recently concluded first Test against New Zealand invited some criticism as Pakistan narrowly escaped defeat.
On Day 5 of the Karachi Test vs New Zealand, Pakistan declared with around 15 overs to spare, setting the visitors a target of 138 runs. In return, the Black Caps gave a befitting reply with the bat. However, play had to be stopped early in the eighth over due to bad light.
Many experts criticized Babar for announcing the former Pakistan captain and interim chief selector at such a crucial point in the game Shahid Afridi Backed the batsman and assured him full support from the selection committee.
“Babar Azam is the backbone of the Pakistan team and we will support him. His decision regarding yesterday’s (Friday) announcement was good. As a selection committee, we want to act as Babar’s shoulder. I would like to address his Loved the way.” Media and said that the team is just focused on the game and does not care about the things going on off the field. So, this is what we want from Babar and our entire committee is there to support him.” Afridi told the media,
Coming to the match Ish Sodhi Taking 6 for 86, New Zealand threatened to win the first two sessions on the fifth and final day, but Pakistan fought back before declaring their second innings at 311 for 8.
This left New Zealand with a tough target of 138 to win in 15 overs and the chase ended with 61 runs for 1 wicket. Tom Latham 35 more devon conway 18.
Michael Bracewell The only wicket to fall was for three.
Sodhi was the star as he improved on his previous best of 4 for 60 against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo four years ago.
Babar Azam scored 161 runs in the first innings for Pakistan imam ul haq Scored 96 runs in the second innings. to New Zealand, Kane Williamson He was the star as he completed his fifth Test double century.
(with AFP inputs)
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