Pakistan Star Babar Azam's Domestic Comeback Ends In Disappointment, Scores Just 12 And 4 Runs; VIDEO
Pakistan Test captain and stat batsman Babar Azam's much-awaited return to domestic first-class cricket has ended on a disappointing note. Playing for Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) against Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) in the President's Trophy Grade-I, Babar scored only 12 runs in the first innings and followed it with four runs in the second innings. Comeback After 7 Years…
Pakistan's Test captain Babar Azam's eagerly anticipated return to domestic first-class cricket concluded with a disappointing display. The former Central Punjab player made his debut for Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) against Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) in the President's Trophy Grade-I tournament. Babar's first innings saw him score a mere 12 runs off 20 balls, while his second innings produced just four runs off 14 deliveries. In total, his two innings yielded a paltry 16 runs for OGDCL.
The 30-year-old's return to the game after a seven-year hiatus came under the spotlight, as he sought valuable red-ball match practice after an extended absence from domestic first-class cricket. Babar's Test captaincy duties had also drawn attention to his recent Test batting form, which had come under scrutiny. The President's Trophy fixture provided Babar with an opportunity to regain his rhythm in the longer format and further prepare for Pakistan's upcoming red-ball assignments.
Despite his efforts, the Abbottabad match failed to deliver the substantial score Babar had hoped for.
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