Hard work pays off for Fawad Alam after he scored a magnificent century during the second innings of the first Test against New Zealand.

There were a few loose shots early in his innings and a nerve-wracking moment when a ball ricocheted off his arm and bounced dangerously close to the stumps. Otherwise he staunchly held his own through 269 deliveries before bringing up his century with a four off Wagner

In an exclusive interview, before the series, he talks about his work ethic, performance in domestic cricket and support from fans