Debutant Shines on Test Stage

Pakistan’s young debutant Azan Awais Makes Headlines on the Test stage with a composed half century against Bangladesh. The young batter, alongside Imam ul Haq, gave Pakistan a steady start in reply to the hosts’ first innings total of 413. Consequently, a young Pakistani batter made headlines in the first Test at the Sher e Bangla Stadium. The left hander looked assured from the outset and stitched together a century stand with Imam ul Haq.

Azan moved past 70 in close to 100 balls at the time of writing. He struck 11 fours in an impressive unbeaten knock that also put him in sight of a debut century. His innings stood out for its control and maturity rather than reckless strokeplay. Azan rotated the strike well, punished loose deliveries, and showed the kind of patience expected from a batter built for the longer format. Therefore, a young Pakistani batter made headlines for all the right reasons.

Mohammad Abbas led the bowling effort with a five wicket haul to help bowl Bangladesh out for 413. Shaheen Afridi chipped in with three wickets, while Hasan Ali and Noman Ali claimed one each. Azan arrived in the side with a growing reputation in domestic cricket. He had already earned recognition as one of Pakistan’s most Test ready young batters. The left hander made a strong impression in the Quaid e Azam Trophy, where he piled up more than 800 runs for Sialkot at an average above 50, including four centuries.

What has made him one of the more highly rated young prospects is the nature of his batting. He spends long periods at the crease, builds innings patiently, and scores heavily through the off side rather than relying on quick runs. That profile was on full display in Dhaka, where he produced one of the standout knocks by a Pakistani debutant. Azan Awais Makes Headlines and gave an early glimpse of why he is a long term red ball prospect.