Pakistan captain Babar Azam showers reward on Abdullah Shafique after first Test win: Showing plenty of class

Pakistan captain Babar Azam heaped reward on Abdullah Shafique after his match-winning effort in opposition to Sri Lanka throughout the first Test.

Azam additionally thanked the tailenders for his or her help throughout the first innings (Courtesy: AP)

HIGHLIGHTSShafique scored a match-winning hundred within the second inningsAzam praised the opener and stated that he confirmed plenty of class throughout the matchThe Pakistan captain additionally praised the tailenders for the help they gave him within the first innings

Pakistan captain Babar Azam heaped reward on Abdullah Shafique after his valiant effort noticed the guests safe the win over Sri Lanka within the first Test.

Chasing a goal of 342, Shafique guided Pakistan to a four-wicket win on Wednesday. The 22-year-old scored 160 runs in 408 balls, scoring seven boundaries and one six. The opener obtained help from captain Azam and Mohammed Rizwan, who scored 55 and 40 respectively.

For his efforts with the bat within the second innings, Shafique was named because the Man Of The Match. Speaking on the post-match presentation, Azam stated that the bowlers did effectively within the first innings of the match. The Pakistan captain additionally thanked the tailenders for supporting him throughout the crew’s first innings as they had been in a spot of trouble earlier than Azam scored his hundred. He reserved particular reward for Naseem Shah for his effort with the bat within the first innings.

“First innings we did well with the ball. I should thank the tailenders for the support they gave me, especially Naseem Shah. We know how to play spin so we believed,” stated Azam.

The Pakistan skipper then went on to reward the 22-year-old opener who clinched the match for the guests. He stated that he and Shafique had been attempting to construct a partnership and the right-handed batter confirmed plenty of class throughout the match. Azam additionally stated it was actually pleasing to see him carry out effectively.

“Me and Abdullah were just trying to build a partnership. As a youngster he is showing a lot of class. Really pleasing to see him perform well,” stated Azam.

With the win, Pakistan took a 1-0 lead within the sequence. The second match between the 2 groups will begin on Sunday on the identical venue as the primary one.

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