Pakistan vs England, 3rd Test: Azhar Ali could not open the account in his last Test innings, bowled by Jack Leach.
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The career of Azhar Ali, who won many Test matches to Pakistan, ended with failure. This Pakistani batsman could not even open the account in his last Test innings. In the second innings of the Karachi Test, Azhar Ali was able to stay on the wicket for just 4 balls. Left-arm spinner Jack Leach bowled Azhar Ali on an excellent ball. with this wicket azhar ali K’s international career came to an end, after which he looked very emotional.
His family had come to see Azhar Ali’s last innings. His wife and two children were present in the stadium. On the other hand, when Azhar entered the field, the players of England welcomed him by clapping. Azhar Ali was expected to perform well in the last innings, although it did not happen. As soon as Azhar Ali was dismissed, the England team shook hands with him and when this player reached near the boundary line, the Pakistani team raised the bat and gave him a guard of honour.
Azhar Ali became emotional
Obviously the last innings is an emotional moment for any cricketer and something similar happened with Azhar Ali. When Azhar Ali was returning, moisture was seen in his eyes. Azhar Ali may not have been able to open the account in the last Test innings but this player had a great Test career.
For the final time.
Farewell @AzharAli_ #PAKvENG , #UKSePK pic.twitter.com/IBlftcxxXR
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) December 19, 2022
Azhar Ali’s career was excellent
Please tell that Azhar Ali scored 7142 runs in 97 Test matches and his batting average was 42.26. Azhar Ali scored 19 Test centuries and in this, 2 double centuries and a triple century also came out of his bat. Azhar Ali had announced before the Karachi Test that this would be his last match.
97 Test matches 19 Test centuries 7,142 Test runs
Azhar Ali receives a guard of honor following his last Test innings.#PAKvENG pic.twitter.com/u0x4ivYJ7J
— Nic Savage (@nic_savage1) December 19, 2022
However, before this match, he was also seen saying that he wanted to play 100 Tests. But the journey of this player ended three steps earlier.