Azhar Ali 1st Pak Test batsman to hit 2 200+ scores in a yr
Azhar Ali became Pakistan's first Test batsman to hit two 200+ scores in a year, after posting 205*(364) against Australia in the Boxing Day Test on Wednesday. The 31-year-old became the fourth Pakistani to hit 300+, when he scored 302*(469) against West Indies in October. Ali is also the fifth Pakistani batsman to score 1,000+ Test runs in a year.
Azhar Ali on Wednesday became the first Pakistan batsman to make more than one double century in a year as he slammed 205 not out helping the visitors declare their first innings at 443/9 against Australia in the ongoing second Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.Azhar's double century, the highest score by a Pakistan cricketer in Australia, put the tourists well in front but their chances of forcing a result have been reduced by the rain that disrupted the opening two days. (Scorecard)He tucked two runs off paceman Mitchell Starc to bring up the milestone and gave a running jump for joy before ripping off his helmet. Spectators gave him a standing ovation and batting partner Wahab Riaz jogged over to embrace him.Azhar 205 off 364 balls broke the 44-year-old record when he surpassed Majid Khan's 158.