In the opening innings of Pakistan’s second Test match against Bangladesh, Babar Azam was given a start but was unable to make an impact. Salman Agha, an all-rounder for Pakistan, predicted that the talisman batsman would soon get over his dry spell with the willow following Stumps on Day 2.
Shakib Al Hasan removed Babar after he had scored a cautious 31 off 77 balls. The right-handed hitter had not reached a half-century in 15 straight innings before to this one. Although Babar has dropped six spots in the last five years in the ICC Test batter rankings, Agha pointed out that he is still a world-class batsman.
“Babar Azam is an elite athlete. You experience these phases as a cricket player. Over the previous five years, he has consistently scored.
He would soon be making significant runs for Pakistan once more, according to Salman Agha, who was quoted by India Today.
In contrast to the first Test, which was played on a quiet surface at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, the second Test is being played on a fast track with plenty of bowler support at the same location. On Saturday, August 31, after Bangladesh won the toss and chose to field first, Mehidy Hasan Miraz shone with figures of 5/61. After more than a year away from the format, Taskin Ahmed also scored three runs. Shakib and Nahid Rana each contributed a wicket as Pakistan was bowled out for 274 runs in the meanwhile.
After making a great play with the ball in his comeback game, Taskin was ecstatic. He also talked about Abdullah Shafique being destroyed by his unique in-swinger in the first over.
Being back in red-ball cricket after a one and a half year hiatus is amazing. It was quite enjoyable to me. I had some difficulty, but I should be good for the second inning. I was really enjoying that wicket because I had set him up. Taskin advised our hitters to “make the new ball old and then you will benefit,” as they also have a very strong bowling unit.
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Saim Ayub led the hosts in scoring with a 110-ball 58 as the opener. Salman (54) and Captain Shan Masood (57) both recorded fluid half-centuries. Bangladesh managed to comfortably negotiate two overs of play to end Day 2 at 10/0.
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