Pakistan lost the opening match of the AUS vs PAK ODI series on November 4 (Monday). Pakistan’s middle-order batter Kamran Ghulam, who had raised expectations after a remarkable century in Pakistan’s recent Test against England, fell for just 5 runs. Facing Pat Cummins’ sharp bouncer, Ghulam attempted a risky shot and was dismissed early, sparking a stir both on the field and off.
Controversy arose when Wasim Akram and Michael Vaughan discussed Ghulam’s family background, noting that he was the 11th of 12 brothers and four sisters. Vaughan’s remark about the family size was met with criticism, as fans deemed the conversation disrespectful and irrelevant to the game.
What’s the age gap: Vaughan on Kamran Ghulam’s siblings
“Kamran Ghulam, comes from a big family, he is the 11th of 12 brothers and 4 sisters. Yup,” said Wasim Akram. Replying to Akram, Vaughan replied, “16 Kids. Wow! What’s the age gap, that’s of interest.
Earlier in the match, Australian commentator Kerry O’Keefe stoked controversy with his remark on Kamran Ghulam. “This is not Multan Pitch, Baby; it’s the MCG,” mocking Ghulam’s inability to handle the pace. Fans took to social media to condemn the comment as distasteful, seeing it as an unnecessary dig at the Pakistani batter.
Earlier this month, Ghulam made headlines with an astonishing 118 runs in his Test debut, but his ODI career got off to a difficult start, scoring just five runs against Australia. His performance came as Pakistan’s batting crumbled at six down for 118 runs.
Ghulam’s potential is still there, despite the controversy regarding Akram’s remarks. His debut century was impressive, a testament to the skill and patience that have characterized his journey through domestic cricket. Fans and analysts will be watching closely to see how he develops under pressure as he continues to navigate his early international career.
