Pakistan are hosting South Africa for a two-match Test series at home, with the first match in Lahore beginning today. The veteran Pakistani cricketers Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan have returned to play for Pakistan.
The crowd at the Gaddafi Stadium had to wait quite a bit before they could catch a glimpse of Babar Azam, as after the first wicket fell, Shan Masood and Imam-ul-Haq put on a breathtaking 161-run partnership for the second wicket.
Even before Masood's wicket had actually fallen, the Pakistan home crowd erupted whenever there were appeals made by South African bowlers. This was what threw the former South African skipper into doubt. However, he too messed up, calling out Shan Masood as the "captain of India."
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“I can't believe they would want Shan Masood, the captain of India, to be out just to get Babar to the crease. Think we need to have a word with these supporters,” said Pollock on air.
Pakistan supporters in Lahore come in with posters of 'King Babar'
This was the first time he was in action since he last played in international cricket in the three-match ODI series against the West Indies. Speaking of the First Test between Pakistan and South Africa, the hosts had won the toss and opted to bat first.
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After Abdullah Shafique's dismissal for just 2 runs, Imam-ul-Haq and skipper Shan Masood stitched up a crucial 150+ run partnership for the second wicket. However, Masood as well as Imam-ul-Haq were dismissed in quick succession.
However, Pakistan has been rescued under grave circumstances by the two batters as they went past 300 runs in the first innings on Day 1 of the Lahore Test.
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