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In a remarkable display of skill, Kamran Ghulam celebrated a spectacular debut in Test cricket, scoring a century against England during the second Test in Multan.

Ravichandran Ashwin, the star all-rounder from India, was quick to applaud Ghulam's achievement, especially given the context of his entry into the team, stepping in for the sidelined Babar Azam.

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How did Kamran Ghulam make his mark?

Walking in at a challenging time for Pakistan, Ghulam faced a tough start with his team at 19 for 2 in just 9.4 overs. The pressure was palpable, but he exhibited commendable composure.

Ghulam began cautiously, scoring only four runs from his first 14 balls, but soon found his rhythm. A significant moment came when he dispatched Jack Leach for a six, which boosted his confidence.

Ghulam’s innings of 118 runs off 224 balls featured 11 boundaries and a six. The debutant reached his half-century off 104 deliveries and continued to build momentum, finally bringing up his century with a boundary against Joe Root. 

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What did R Ashwin have to say?

Amidst the buzz surrounding Ghulam's performance, Ravichandran Ashwin highlighted the importance of recognizing such achievements, especially considering Babar Azam's exclusion from the team.

On his X account, Ashwin tweeted, “With all the talk about ‘Babar,’ spare a thought for Kamran Ghulam, who walks into a storm and makes a hundred.”

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Saurav Goyal is a Content Producer at the Sporting News with over two years of experience in covering cricket. An avid cricket fan for more than two decades, his passion for the game led him to writing. Since then, he’s been delivering the latest news and engaging content to keep cricket fans informed and entertained.