Pakistan’s bizarre fielding: The first Test between Pakistan and Australia in Perth was marred by missed opportunities for Pakistan. The team failed yet again, particularly in the fielding department, as Australia dominated proceedings with a solid opening partnership led by David Warner and Usman Khawaja. The highlight, however, was Pakistan’s poor fundraising efforts.
Aamer Jamal, making his debut, bowled a short ball to Khawaja, who attempted a big shot in the 16th over. Abdullah Shafique’s first slip, however, failed to secure what should have been a simple catch. The ball rolled over the ropes after bouncing off his chest. While Khawaja was eventually dismissed for 41, it was a significant opportunity that was squandered.
Pakistan’s bizarre fielding stirs reactions:
David Warner, on the other hand, despite the criticism, went on to score his 26th Test century. He did, however, give Pakistan a chance. Warner attempted a big hit off Agha Salman after reaching the milestone, but Khurram Shahzad dropped a catch that should have been taken, and the ball raced to the boundary. He was eventually dismissed for 164 runs.
In addition to the ineffectiveness of the youngsters, experienced players such as Sarfraz Ahmed and Babar Azam squandered opportunities. Warner was enticed to go for another big hit by Agha Salman, but Sarfraz failed to collect it cleanly, resulting in a missed stumping opportunity. The ball was passed to Babar Azam at first slip, but a shy at the stumps went wide, allowing the Aussies to add another run to their total.
Pakistan’s poor fielding performance cost them dearly, as Warner and Khawaja went on to build an unbeaten century stand, putting Australia in command. These missed opportunities emphasized Pakistan’s struggles on the field, and the team will need to address these issues in order to make a comeback in the Test match.
Australia finished Day 1 with a massive total of 346/5 after Alex Carey and Mitchell Marsh went back unbeaten for 15 and 14 runs, respectively.
Player Babar Azam history:
When Babar Azam hit his fifth ODI century against West Indies in his 25th innings in early 2017, he became the second-fastest player after Quinton De Kock to reach five ODI hundreds. His total of 1306 runs after 25 balls was the highest, surpassing Jonathan Trott’s total. Babar Azam’s life has been full of twists and turns. His three consecutive ODI tons against the Windies in the UAE in 2016 were a foreshadowing of a glorious career that awaits us.
Pakistan’s search for a reliable number three in the shorter formats has been ongoing. Their international batting stocks, particularly in the shorter formats, have been as depleted as Old Mother Hubbard’s cupboard. The appearance of Babar on the big stage, on the other hand, cannot be described as coincidental.
Since he was drafted as a fifteen-year-old into Pakistan’s under-19 team for the 2010 World Cup, it appeared as if another raw talent had been unleashed. However, some polishing resulted in a return to the under-19 World Cup in 2012. He was the captain this time. Pakistan were defeated by eventual winners India, but Babar had amassed the most runs for his team.
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