Tue Oct 15 12:14:46 UTC 2024: ## Kamran Ghulam’s Debut Fifty Raises Questions About Babar Azam’s Future
**Multan, Pakistan:** Kamran Ghulam, the 29-year-old replacement for struggling captain Babar Azam, has made a spectacular debut in the ongoing second Test against England, scoring a half-century on the first day. This performance has fueled debate about Babar’s place in the Pakistani team.
Ghulam, who was brought in after Babar was dropped from the remaining two Tests due to poor form, walked in at the crease in the 10th over after the dismissal of captain Shan Masood. He played with composure and aggression, reaching his fifty off 103 balls. He celebrated the milestone with a flying kiss to the dressing room.
Ghulam’s impressive debut has put further pressure on Babar, who has been struggling for form in Test cricket. His last fifty came in December 2022, with his highest score since then being just 41 runs. This poor form has resulted in the captain being dropped for the ongoing series.
Ghulam’s success is all the more impressive considering his impressive first-class record. In 59 matches, he has scored 4,377 runs, including 16 centuries and 20 half-centuries. He is also a left-arm spin bowler, having picked up 28 wickets in his first-class career. It will be interesting to see if Pakistan captain Shan Masood utilizes him as a bowler in the England series.
The second Test match is currently underway, with Pakistan batting first after winning the toss. Ghulam’s impressive performance has injected a new sense of energy into the Pakistani team, leaving the future of captain Babar Azam uncertain.
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