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'Wherever They Bowl…' - Aamer Jamal Reflects His Attacking 82 Vs AUS In Third Test

image-lqxk2u23Aamer Jamal in action against AUS on Day 1 (x.com)

Pakistan cricketer Aamer Jamal registered his maiden half-century through the course of his 97-ball 82 against Australia in the third Test of their three-match series. Arriving to the crease at 220-7, the 27-year-old frustrated the hosts with an 86-run partnership for the final wicket with Mir Hamza to take his side past the 300-run mark late on Day 1 at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).

While speaking with the reporters after the close of play, Jamal claimed that his intent was to counter Australia’s short deliveries by playing attacking cricket throughout his stay at the crease.


Aamer Jamal reveals his attacking mindset

Aamer Jamal was peppered with short deliveries by Australian paceman after he arrived to the crease in the afternoon session at 220-7. Pakistan lost Agha Salman and Hasan Ali soon after his arrival as they slumped to 227-9 at the brink of Tea break.

Jamal, batting with number 11 Mir Hamza, led Pakistan’s recovery with a counterattacking 86-run partnership for the final wicket. He belted four sixes and nine boundaries in his innings to score 82 runs from just 97 balls to take Pakistan to a competitive 313 before stumps.

After the close of play on Day 1, the 27-year-old claimed that he was always up to the task to counter Australia’s pace rampage as his intent was to play attacking cricket from the outset. While speaking with the reporters, he said:

“Whenever our number 7 or 8 arrives to the crease, they start bowling bouncers. So I signalled to my team that wherever the Australians bowl today, I will go and play attacking cricket.”

Apart from Aamer Jamal, Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan also conjured 88 runs from just 103 balls while Agha Salman belted 53 from 67 after the visitors had lost both openers for ducks within the first few minutes of play.

Australian skipper Pat Cummins tore through Pakistan’s middle-order by finishing with figures of 5-61 of his 18 overs. Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Marsh and Nathan Lyon also chipped in with wickets at crucial stages of the innings.