Kamran Ghulam has had his dream debut for Pakistan Cricket Team in the PAK vs ENG 2nd Test. The 29-year-old all-rounder went on to slam a fine fifty on Test debut as he went on to replace ace batter Babar Azam from the Pakistan Playing XI. Pakistan wanted a fresh pace and they promoted the all-rounder who went on to showcase his class in his very first outing.
Babar Azam has been in poor form off late. He last managed a Test century way back in 2022 and a Test fifty more than a year ago. After Pakistan Cricket Team‘s humiliating loss in Multan in the first Test, the PCB dropped Babar and brought in Kamran Ghulam who came to bat at Babar’s usual spot at number 4.
Kamran Ghulam dazzles on Test debut
The hosts were dealt with early blows after Abdullah Shafique and Shan Masood departed early. Kamran Ghulam and Saim Ayub steadied the ship with individual fifties against the Three Lions. And with Kamran Ghulam performing well, Babar’s place in the team is further jeopardized.
Kamran Ghulam showcased his class by not playing aggressive shots. He raked up three fours and a solitary six to showcase adequate aggression at Multan. The 100-stand partnership between the duo continued to frustrate the Three Lions who so desperately wanted to break the stand.
Kamran Ghulam in Domestic Cricket
Kamran Ghulam made his debut for Pakistan at the age of 17 years in 2013. He appeared in the domestic match for Abbottabad Falcons in the 2013 Faysal Bank One Day Cup. In 2013 he then made his first-class debut. The following year he was part of the Pakistan U19 squad that went on to play in the finals of the U19 Cricket World Cup.
The prolific run-getter continued his rich vein of form later on when he crossed 1000 runs in a single Qaid-e-Azam Trophy season. he became the first-ever batsman to achieve this feat. He has also lifted the Pakistan Super League (PSL) thrice in 2016, 2022 and 2023.
Kamran Ghulam made his international debut for Pakistan last year in 2023. He played a solitary match for his country against New Zealand.
