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Kamran Ghulam Becomes Pakistan’s Second-Oldest Debutant To Score A Test Century

Kamran Ghulam batted like a seasoned campaigner [Source: @TheRealPCB/x.com]Kamran Ghulam batted like a seasoned campaigner [Source: @TheRealPCB/x.com]

In a remarkable debut performance, Kamran Ghulam, aged 29, etched his name into Pakistan cricket history as the second-oldest Test debutant to reach a century, following in the footsteps of Abid Ali. The seasoned domestic player seized the moment, scoring a stunning 118 against England in the second Test in Multan.

Kamran Ghulam Capitalizes on Babar Azam’s Absence and Seizes His Opportunity

With former captain Babar Azam dropped for the second and third Tests, Kamran Ghulam was handed an opportunity he had long awaited. And from the word go, he made it clear that he wasn’t here to merely make up the numbers.

Showing nerves of steel and immense composure, Ghulam, who came into the middle with Pakistan reeling at 19/2, countered England's spin-heavy attack on a pitch offering ample turn, proving his years in domestic cricket were the perfect groundwork for this moment.

In a day where Pakistan found themselves on shaky ground, losing both Abdullah Shafique and skipper Shan Masood cheaply, Ghulam stepped in with confidence.

Alongside Saim Ayub, he stitched together a crucial 149-run stand, pulling Pakistan out of troubled waters and giving the team a foothold. His gritty approach against spin along with his willingness to employ the sweep shot effectively, allowed him to fend off England’s spinners and reach his hundred in 192 deliveries.


When he reached the coveted three-figure mark, Ghulam’s emotions overflowed. His patience over the years culminated in this moment, and he was visibly moved. The debutant was eventually cleaned by Shoaib Bashir on 118.

Kamran Ghulam’s first-class journey and an impressive Quaid-e-Azam Trophy record

Kamran Ghulam’s debut might seem like a sudden rise to stardom, but for those following his first-class journey, it’s been a long time coming.

With a robust record of 4,377 runs from 59 first-class games, including 16 centuries and 20 half-centuries, Ghulam has consistently proven himself.

His standout performance in the 2020-21 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, where he became the first player to score over 1,000 runs in a single season, cemented his reputation as a formidable domestic campaigner.

Ghulam will look to build on his scintillating debut and play more such impactful knocks for Pakistan in the near future to consolidate his spot in the Test team.