Wed Oct 16 06:10:29 UTC 2024: ## Pakistan’s Kamran Ghulam Shines on Test Debut with Century Against England
**Karachi, Pakistan:** Kamran Ghulam, a 29-year-old batsman making his Test debut, stole the show on Day 1 of the second Test between Pakistan and England, scoring a brilliant century. The right-hander, who replaced the rested Babar Azam at number four, played with composure and aggression, smashing 118 runs to propel Pakistan to a respectable 259-5 at stumps.
Ghulam’s century was particularly impressive considering Pakistan was struggling at 19-2 early on. He formed a crucial partnership with Sam Ayub, who also scored his career-best 77 runs. Ghulam later added another 65 runs for the fifth wicket with Mohammad Rizwan, who remained unbeaten on 37 at the end of the day.
Ghulam’s performance was a testament to his patience and perseverance. He had been waiting for his chance, having scored a national record 1,249 runs in the 2020 domestic season. He expressed his joy, stating that the century was a reward for his consistent efforts.
England, despite some early wickets, found it difficult to contain Ghulam’s onslaught. The bowling attack, spearheaded by the returning Ben Stokes, failed to find the right rhythm, allowing Ghulam to dominate the proceedings.
The match continues Wednesday, with England hoping to bounce back from a disappointing first day. Pakistan, however, will be buoyed by Ghulam’s sensational debut and will be aiming to build on their strong foundation.
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