Pakistani captain Babar Azam gathered immense praise on social media after he struck a Test century after two years, that too in a pressure match against Australia in Karachi.
Babar remained not out for 102 runs under pressure, putting Pakistan on a surprised comeback in the Test on fourth day while chasing 506 runs.
Fans on social media heaped praise on the right-handed batter’s performance.
Only he can do this. Babar Azam the super star of Pakistan Cricket. Kind is back. #AUSvPAK #BabarAzam pic.twitter.com/1gnft377Bd
— Arshad Khan Tanoli (@Arshadkhan_ofcl) March 15, 2022
100* For Captain Babar Azam,his first Since February 2020 And What an incredible Knock this by Captain Babar Azam. He is truly a#BabarAzam
— Fatima Mohsin (@MahamOfficial_2) March 15, 2022
TWO GOATS IN ONE FRAME!! #BabarAzam pic.twitter.com/u60jYcMiGH
— Urva Shafqat (@urvashafqat_) March 15, 2022
Hey Pakistan, have belief, I’m here for you all.#PAKvAUS | #Cricket | #BabarAzam pic.twitter.com/WkQyEL3aPk
— Team Babar Azam (@Team_BabarAzam) March 15, 2022
THE MOMENT BABAR GOT HIS CENTURY
UNBELIEVABLE INNINGS UNDER PRESSURE !!
KING IS BACK#BabarAzam #PakVsAustraila#BabarAzam#AUSvPAK pic.twitter.com/X4PisRTsrk— Ammar Jamil (@Ammar_x_x) March 15, 2022
I just love this Roar of Babar Azam The hunger , The Passion just love it #BabarAzam #AUSvsPAK pic.twitter.com/LACqVIVFnj
— Sanaa (@Saanaaa____) March 15, 2022
What a century under pressure. Everyone was blaming him but my king gave them a shut up call. King is always the king. I am alive now!!#BabarAzam pic.twitter.com/33o9Sfv45K
— Aimen (@AimenJavaid8) March 15, 2022
Babar came out at the crease when his team was suffering at 21-2, having lost Imam-ul-Haq and experienced Azhar Ali earlier. He alongside young Abdullah Shafique rescued the hosts, fighting out for two sessions on the fourth day.