He was impressive in the ODIs by scoring 96 in the 2nd ODI and 81* in the 4th ODI, and became the second Pakistani to carry his bat after Saeed Anwar. [9][10] Ali was appointed captain of Lahore Qalandars in the first edition of Pakistan Super League. Only Pakistani batsman to make two double-hundreds in a year (2016). [20] Ali had a good test tour highlight of which was 139 against England in Birmingham in a losing effort. His crucial innings enabled him make into the Top-10 of ICC Test Rankings for the first time, as he joined Graeme Smith on 753 points. [4][5], In August 2018, he was one of thirty-three players to be awarded a central contract for the 2018–19 season by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). [32] Also Pakistan won the test match series 2–1 and Azhar ali scored 300 in the first test match. On 16 July 2018, Ali signed for Somerset for the final seven matches of the County Championship season, replacing the injured Matt Renshaw. He said, "Azhar is in the form of his life at the moment and he gives us confidence to play our natural game, When you see him at the other end, it makes you bat positively".[29]. [33], During the Australia tour, Ali only managed to score 37 runs in three-ODIs and lost the series 4–1 to Australia. Azhar — who is the most experienced member of Pakistan squad with 83 Tests and the highest run-getter (6,302, 17 centuries, average 42.87) — observed playing at home is a big plus for any team. [34] Despite this, his contribution from the bat and with captaincy was below par throughout the ODI series. ... including a century in final and two half-centuries. After winning the T20 series 3–0 Pakistan won the ODI series as well. The potential candidates were either too inconsistent or had some disciplinary issues. The following ODI series for Pakistan was abysmal and was one of the worst in history of Pakistan in England. He made his debut against Australia in July, along with Umar Amin; Ali scored 17 runs in his debut innings before he was caught behind by Tim Paine. In four seasons since, he's been averaging 40-plus with 11 hundreds, commendable figures in a country where opening is a modern-day curse. [26], Pakistan's quest for ICC Champions Trophy qualification received a significant boost against Sri Lanka. He scored 183 runs in 7 matches for Lahore Qalandars . [36], In October 2019, ahead of Pakistan's tour to Australia, Sarfaraz Ahmed was sacked as captain of Pakistan's team, following Pakistan's poor run of form. He finished the series as the leading run-scorer for Pakistan[19] Ali made his 4th test hundred and finished on 157 in the 1st innings of the 2nd test at SSC. This is Azhar Ali’s third double ton, first against Australia and second of the year 2016 Getty Images. [41][42] In the third and final Test of the series, he scored his 6,000th run in Test cricket. Azhar Ali, on the other hand, dismissed the 50-over format cricket one year after his dismissal and announced to focus only on Test cricket. [39][40] In July, he was shortlisted in Pakistan's 20-man squad for the Test matches against England. This page was last edited on 26 January 2021, at 07:36. Openers Tom Blundell and Tom Latham posted half centuries in a 111-run first wicket partnership which set New Zealand on course for the declaration. Azhar Ali is a man whose need for runs was so exigent Pakistan took the captaincy off him while he continues that quest, and one not especially known for flamboyance. Kyle Jamieson bagged his third five-wicket haul in Test cricket. In the second innings, he scored 42 as Pakistan lost the match by 150 runs. First player to score a hundred with white ball, a double hundred with red ball and a triple hundred with pink ball in international cricket. Following consistent performances against South Africa backed up with experience against England and Australia the selectors picked Ali for the two-match test series against New Zealand in January 2011, also young Pakistan batsman Asad Shafiq was given a place alongside Ali. Both completed their respective half-centuries, taking Pakistan … Qalandars retained him as a player. New Zealand’s young sensation Kyle Jamieson impressed again with his superb performance in the ongoing second Test against Pakistan at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Sunday. [37] Azhar was named as the captain of the Test side in his place. [18] In the first innings of the first match Ali only managed 18 and wasn't required to bat in the following innings as Pakistan won by 10-wickets. Ali has worked his way steadily up Pakistan's domestic scene since 2006. Pakistan cricket team won the series after nine years in Sri Lanka. Only Pakistani batsman to make two double-hundreds in a year (2016). The tournament was disappointing as Pakistan lost all three ODIs. While this decision was opposed by many, Ali seemed determined to take the Pakistani team right on top. PCB and coach Mickey Arthur backed him and he was retained as ODI skipper against West Indies in UAE. In September 2019, he was named in Central Punjab's squad for the 2019–20 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy tournament. Most runs in 2016 & 2017 in Tests by a Pakistani batsman. [27] Ali scored most of the runs in this series, and became the Fastest Pakistani batsman to 1000 ODI runs, scoring them in only 21 innings. Earlier this year, the long efforts of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) finally got the Sri Lankan team ready for their re-visit. He said, "Azhar is in the form of his life at the moment and he gives us confidence to play our natural game, When you see him at the other end, it makes you bat positively".[29]. 8th quickest to score 1000 runs in ODIs (in terms of innings), and 4th quickest Pakistani, behind. [18] In the first innings of the first match Ali only managed 18 and wasn't required to bat in the following innings as Pakistan won by 10-wickets. Azhar — who is the most experienced member of Pakistan squad with 83 Tests and the highest run-getter (6,302, 17 centuries, average 42.87) — observed playing at home is a … [38], In June 2020, he was named as the Test captain of a 29-man squad for Pakistan's tour to England during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sarfraz Ahmad gave the selectors a long thought but the board finally decided to go in favor of Azhar Ali who hadn't played ODI cricket for almost 2 years at the time of his appointment. Only player to make a triple-hundred in the UAE. He scored 30 in the final test at the Oval to finish test series at 2–2. Following consistent performances against South Africa backed up with experience against England and Australia the selectors picked Ali for the two-match test series against New Zealand in January 2011, also young Pakistan batsman Asad Shafiq was given a place alongside Ali. He scored half centuries in both innings of the first Test, and helped Pakistan, chasing an improbable 451, avoid defeat with a crucial fourth-innings partnership with the returning Younus Khan. Azhar Ali (Punjabi, Urdu: اظہر علی‎; born 19 February 1985) is a Pakistani international cricketer who is a former captain of the Pakistan national team in Test and ODI cricket. Ali is an opening batsman and a part-time leg spinner by trade. [23], After Misbah-ul-Haq retired from ODIs, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had a tough job to do while appointing Misbah's successor. [43], He was appointed captain of Lahore Qalandars in the 2016 Pakistan Super League. He only scored well in Test series. That was the season he began opening regularly for Khan Research Laboratories, a move that fetched him two hundreds and two fifties in five matches, and he hasn't looked back. [12][13] In August 2020, he was retained in Central Punjab's squad for the 2020–21 domestic season. Azhar Ali has scored only 2 centuries since the start of 2018. He made his debut against Australia in July, along with Umar Amin; Ali scored 17 runs in his debut innings before he was caught behind by Tim Paine. Azhar Ali (93) and Mohammad Rizwan (61) struck vital half-centuries as Pakistan were bowled out for 297 before Stumps on Day 1. Captains Azhar Ali and Babar Azam’s exceptional centuries against Sri Lanka! Younis Khan and Azhar Ali struck centuries to punish a sloppy Bangladesh and power Pakistan to a strong 323 for three on the first day of the second and final Test. [6][7] On 1 November 2018, he announced his retirement from One Day International cricket.[8]. He was confident that he as the most senior batsman would carry on his form in home conditions. Ali captained his side in a 4–1 losing effort, which included a thumping 169 run loss in which England scored a world record score of 444 runs in an innings. The wicket-keeper batsman had managed 4 half centuries in his last 11 Test appearances, since the start of 2018. [20] [31] Ali scored his 3rd ODI hundred in the 3rd match of the series and became the first Pakistani captain to score 3 centuries as captain. Pakistan's Top Four Batsmen Hit Centuries - Become Second Team To Achieve This Feat In Test History Abid Ali, Shan Masood, Azhar Ali And Babar Azam Slammed Centuries For Pakistan And This Was The Second Time That Such A Feat Was Achieved In Test History With India Doing It For The First Time Against Bangladesh In 2007. In September 2016 Lahore Qalandars announced that Brendon McCullum will replace him as the captain of the side in 2017. Jamieson dismissed Haris Sohail and Fawad Alam as well in his subsequent overs, reducing Pakistan to 83/4. The wicket-keeper batsman had managed 4 half centuries in his last 11 Test appearances, since the start of 2018. While this decision was opposed by many, Ali seemed determined to take the Pakistani team right on top. [11] Ali subsequently scored a century in his debut match for Somerset, against Worcestershire. The following ODI series for Pakistan was abysmal and was one of the worst in history of Pakistan in England. Top run scorer as captain after 10 ODIs with 611 Runs. Azhar Ali has scored seventeen Test and three ODI centuries. Only Pakistani to score 3 ODI hundreds as a captain. Sarfraz Ahmad gave the selectors a long thought but the board finally decided to go in favor of Azhar Ali who hadn't played ODI cricket for almost 2 years at the time of his appointment. Ali scored 208 runs in 5 innings including two scores of 80 and 82.His tally was the second most of any Pakistani in that series. Qalandars retained him as a player. During the second match of the series Ali registered his sixth half-century. [3], Domestically, he has played for Khan Research Laboratories, Lahore, Lahore Eagles, Lahore Lions, Lahore Qalandars, Pakistan A and Huntly (Scotland) during his career. He played 7 matches and scored 180 runs in the Tournament. [33], During the Australia tour, Ali only managed to score 37 runs in three-ODIs and lost the series 4–1 to Australia. Only Pakistani batsman to hit a double-hundred in Test in Australia. Azhar Ali has scored seventeen Test and three ODI centuries. [26], Pakistan's quest for ICC Champions Trophy qualification received a significant boost against Sri Lanka. Abid Ali was then joined by Azhar on the field. His crucial innings enabled him make into the Top-10 of ICC Test Rankings for the first time, as he joined Graeme Smith on 753 points. [6][7] On 1 November 2018, he announced his retirement from One Day International cricket.[8]. 939 Azhar Ali's aggregate as an opener in Tests in 2016; among Pakistani openers only Mohsin Khan scored more in a year. Azhar and Rizwan played brilliantly and brought the visitors back in the game. He only scored well in Test series. We are not far behind. Sarfraz Ahmad gave the selectors a long thought but the board finally decided to go in favor of Azhar Ali who hadn't played ODI cricket for almost 2 years at the time of his appointment. Credits: New Zealand Cricket Twitter Pakistan were bowled out for 297 on Day 1 of the Second Test as the New Zealand bowlers ensured that they finished the d. indiaaheadnews.com. Only visiting opener to score a double-hundred at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Azhar (83 Tests) aside, only Babar Azam (29 Tests) has had any kind of significant Test experience to speak of. One of five Pakistani batsmen to score 1000 Test runs in a calendar year. Opening batsman Abid Ali, captain Babar Azam and Azhar Ali all scored centuries against Sri Lanka in the last test match here in December 2019 … This page was last edited on 26 January 2021, at 07:36. Azhar Ali played a brilliant knock of 93 runs in the second Test against New Zealand. . Ali came to the side with good scores of 62 and 101, his maiden ODI century but could not prevent his team from the whitewash. [11] Ali subsequently scored a century in his debut match for Somerset, against Worcestershire. Eighth Pakistani and fourth quickest Pakistani batsman to reach 5000 Test runs. 939 Azhar Ali's aggregate as an opener in Tests in 2016; among Pakistani openers only Mohsin Khan scored more in a year. [38], In June 2020, he was named as the Test captain of a 29-man squad for Pakistan's tour to England during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ali was picked in the both ODI and Test squad for the Sri Lankan tour in 2012. [4][5], In August 2018, he was one of thirty-three players to be awarded a central contract for the 2018–19 season by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). The potential candidates were either too inconsistent or had some disciplinary issues. Following the exclusion of middle-order stalwarts Younus Khan and Mohammad Yousuf from the Pakistani team in 2010, Ali was drafted into the lineup for the Test series against Australia and England in July 2010. The potential candidates were either too inconsistent or had some disciplinary issues. Ali was picked in the both ODI and Test squad for the Sri Lankan tour in 2012. He played for the last time against New Zealand in January 2018 and scored 1,845 runs at an average of 36.9 in 53 ODIs, including 3 centuries and 12 half centuries. His solid technique and ever-lasting patience was exactly what Pakistan was searching for and his calmness at the crease perfectly suited the crucial number 3 slot. Christchurch [New Zealand], January 3 (ANI): New Zealand's Kyle Jamieson scalped five wickets on Day 1 of the second Test against Pakistan but with the help of Azhar Ali … Test Cricket - Players Scoring 1000 Runs in Calendar Year", "Batting records | Test matches | Cricinfo Statsguru | ESPNcricinfo.com", "Records | Test matches | Batting records | Most runs in Tests in 2016 | ESPN Cricinfo", "2017 - Pakistan Cricket Team Records & Stats | ESPNcricinfo.com", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Azhar_Ali&oldid=1002838801, Pakistan One Day International cricketers, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited cricketers, Articles with unsourced statements from December 2019, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. Find Azhar Ali's Records, Biography, Centuries, Runs, wickets. Azhar Ali has scored only 2 centuries since the start of 2018. [23], After Misbah-ul-Haq retired from ODIs, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had a tough job to do while appointing Misbah's successor. He scored a double century in the second Test match at Melbourne, which is recorded as the highest Test score by a Pakistani player in Australia[34] and the second highest Test score by a visiting player at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. [16] In the second Test match against Australia, he scored 30 runs in the first innings, followed by his maiden half century in the second as Pakistan recorded their first Test victory over the Australians in fifteen years. 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[37] Azhar was named as the captain of the Test side in his place. Only visiting opener to score a double-hundred at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Only Pakistani batsman to hit a double-hundred in Test in Australia. On 16 July 2018, Ali signed for Somerset for the final seven matches of the County Championship season, replacing the injured Matt Renshaw. On tours of England and New Zealand, too, some of our batsmen scored centuries. Only Pakistani to score 3 ODI hundreds as a captain. In August 2016, Pakistan toured England and Ireland for a full tour. He was also named in the Test XI of the year 2016 by Cricinfo. Under his captaincy, Pakistan played their first ODI series against Bangladesh. Pakistan team had got last victory in 2006 in the leadership of Inzamam Ul Haq. He struggled in the first two Tests against England, recording a 32-ball duck during the second match as Pakistan were bundled out for 72. Following these disastrous collapses Mohammad Yousuf was recalled to the squad and Amin lost his place, but Ali was given another opportunity and found his feet in the third Test, scoring an unbeaten 92. [12][13] In August 2020, he was retained in Central Punjab's squad for the 2020–21 domestic season. Matthew Wade, D'Arcy Short half-centuries keep Hobart Hurricanes' finals hopes alive. The duo took the team over the 50-run mark but soon after that, Jamieson picked his first wicket of the day, removing Abid (25). The tournament was disappointing as Pakistan lost all three ODIs. [17] Azhar Ali and Mohammad Rizwan scored valiant half-centuries to keep Pakistan in the game. [2] He held the record for the highest ever individual score in an innings of a day/night test match which was later surpassed by David Warner in November 2019 who scored unbeaten 335. [14], Azhar Ali became one of the few Pakistani players to make his Test debut before playing an ODI when he got his chance against Australia at Lord's in July 2010.[15]. Ali had a good test tour highlight of which was 139 against England in Birmingham in a losing effort. He scored 1845 runs at an average of 36.90, with three centuries and 12 half-centuries. He scored 183 runs in 7 matches for Lahore Qalandars . An agile right-hand batsman and a part-time leg-break bowler, Ali became the first ever centurion, double Centurion as well as triple centurion in a Day and Night Test Match, when he scored 302 against West Indies in October 2016. In August 2016, Pakistan toured England and Ireland for a full tour. [22], In January 2021, he was named in Pakistan's 17-man squad for their historic home test series against South Africa. Ali scored 208 runs in 5 innings including two scores of 80 and 82.His tally was the second most of any Pakistani in that series. One of five Pakistani batsmen to score 1000 Test runs in a calendar year. [21], Azhar Ali and Fakhar Zaman's partnership of 118 runs in the match against England made it the highest in the Champions Trophy history for Pakistan, and the highest opening in an ODI since 2009. The duo then scored another impressive 128 runs in the final against India. Ali captained his side in a 4–1 losing effort, which included a thumping 169 run loss in which England scored a world record score of 444 runs in an innings. The last time former captain Azhar Ali toured South Africa, young Duanne Olivier outclassed him and this time around South Africa has Anrich Nortje who can bowl up to 150+ constantly. That was the season he began opening regularly for Khan Research Laboratories, a move that fetched him two hundreds and two fifties in five matches, and he hasn't looked back. Pakistan cricket team won the series after nine years in Sri Lanka. [36], In October 2019, ahead of Pakistan's tour to Australia, Sarfaraz Ahmed was sacked as captain of Pakistan's team, following Pakistan's poor run of form. Ali continued his good form and made consecutive centuries as he scored 136 in the 2nd innings. He scored half centuries in both innings of the first Test, and helped Pakistan, chasing an improbable 451, avoid defeat with a crucial fourth-innings partnership with the returning Younus Khan. The hosts are in a strong position in the match courtesy their top-order which has fired all cylinders. Fawad Alam and Azhar Ali put on a brave display to give Pakistan some hope of saving the first Test against New Zealand at Tauranga’s Mount Maunganui stadium on Tuesday. He had topped batting charts in the 2019-20 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy with 934 runs at an average of over 62 with four centuries and three half-centuries. . He scored his second ODI century in front of the home crowd in the second ODI. Azhar Ali is a Pakistani cricketer and the captain of the men's national team in Test cricket-as of February 2020. He quashed all such rumors and vowed to continue as captain of ODI team. In four seasons since, he's been averaging 40-plus with 11 hundreds, commendable figures in a country where opening is a modern-day curse. He played 7 matches and scored 180 runs in the Tournament. Led by Hasan Ali however, who stepped in as captain after Azhar Ali left to join Pakistan team in New Zealand, the team didn’t lose hope. After winning the T20 series 3–0 Pakistan won the ODI series as well. … [35] With the conclusion of the series, Ali resigned from ODI captaincy in February 2017. [24], At the end of April, Pakistan ended up on the wrong side of a whitewash in Bangladesh. [21], Azhar Ali and Fakhar Zaman's partnership of 118 runs in the match against England made it the highest in the Champions Trophy history for Pakistan, and the highest opening in an ODI since 2009. Also returning to the Pakistan Test side are Abid Ali, Azhar Ali, Fawad Alam, Haris Sohail, Mohammad Abbas, Naseem Shah, Shan Masood, Sohail Khan and Yasir Shah. Pakistan won the match by 180 runs, the highest margin of victory for any team in an ICC tournament final. Ali has worked his way steadily up Pakistan's domestic scene since 2006. This was Pakistan's first series lost to Bangladesh [25], Zimbabwe tour to Pakistan, after a lapse of six years, proved fruitful for him as Pakistan under his captaincy won the three match ODI series 2–0. Top run scorer as captain after 10 ODIs with 611 Runs. Ali was criticized for his captaincy as well as low personal scoring rate. He was the captain of Lahore Qalandars in the first edition of the Pakistan Super League. — Azhar Ali (@AzharAli_) November 22, 2020 The Lahore-born batsman was removed as the frontman in the five-day format after being criticised for his performances and leadership qualities. Ali was criticized for his captaincy as well as low personal scoring rate. [3], Domestically, he has played for Khan Research Laboratories, Lahore, Lahore Eagles, Lahore Lions, Lahore Qalandars, Pakistan A and Huntly (Scotland) during his career. This was Pakistan's first series lost to Bangladesh [25], Zimbabwe tour to Pakistan, after a lapse of six years, proved fruitful for him as Pakistan under his captaincy won the three match ODI series 2–0. Ali retained his place in the Test squad for the series against South Africa in November. In September 2019, he was named in Central Punjab's squad for the 2019–20 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy tournament. Abid Ali was then joined by Azhar on the field. In September 2016 Lahore Qalandars announced that Brendon McCullum will replace him as the captain of the side in 2017. Read about Azhar Ali's Profile, Latest News, Articles, Career updates only on ESPNcricinfo.com. Putting extra-miles and bowling bouncers on batting-supported Pakistan pitches would be essential for bowlers and right-arm pacer Nortje has the tendency to do on regular basis. He was the captain of Lahore Qalandars in the first edition of the Pakistan Super League. A right-handed top order batsman, he has made 20 centuries in international cricket—17 in Test cricket and 3 in One Day Internationals —as of August 2020. [9][10] Ali was appointed captain of Lahore Qalandars in the first edition of Pakistan Super League. He scored his second ODI century in front of the home crowd in the second ODI. The duo took the team over the 50-run mark but soon after that, Jamieson picked his first wicket of the day, removing Abid (25). PCB and coach Mickey Arthur backed him and he was retained as ODI skipper against West Indies in UAE. Up against a bowling attack in the form of their lives, though, Azhar resolved to keep an eye out for opportunities to keep the scoring rate ticking. 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