‘Showing his true class’: Former Australia cricketer praises Babar Azam

Former Australia spinner Brad Hogg has praised Pakistan skipper Babar Azam, after the latter’s commanding batting display during the ongoing second Test against South Africa in Rawalpindi.

Babar, along with Fawad Alam, steadied Pakistan’s ship with a century stand for the fourth wicket. The duo got Pakistan out of a precarious situation, having lost three wickets in the morning session, after having won the toss and deciding to bat first.

Hogg was particularly pleased with the way Babar tackled spinner Keshav Maharaj, who had picked up two wickets during the first session.  

“Babar Azam showing his true class, not allowing Maharaj to dictate terms by being more authoritative with his footwork,” Hogg tweeted.

Hogg was particularly pleased with the way Babar tackled spinner Keshav Maharaj, who had picked up two wickets during the first session.  @babarazam258 showing his true class not allowing Maharaj to dictate terms by being more authoritative with his footwork. #PAKvsSA #cricket

— Brad Hogg (@Brad_Hogg) February 4, 2021

Babar notched up his 16th fifty in Test cricket during the second session on the first day and was unbeaten on 77 at tea. His innings, so far, includes 12 fours.