Former Australia batter Simon Katich made news for his comments about Pakistan batters Abdullah Shafique and Babar Azam during the ongoing first Test at Perth’s Optus Stadium.
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Simon Katich is one of the commentators in the ongoing fixture. The former batter – who scored 5,581 runs from 104 matches for Australia – opened up on Abdullah Shafique’s batting approach in the match.
The Southpaw believes Abdullah Shafique will be a better batter than Babar Azam. He praised him for being aggressive against the spinners.
“What I like about him the most is that he’s aggressive against spin,” he said while commentating. “We have already seen him today hit Nathan Lyon straight over his head, so I like the look of him.”
He added, I think he’s going to be a better player than Babar Azam.”
“He’s a good young player, he’s had a good start to his Test career. What I like about him the most is that he’s aggressive against spin.
“I like the look of him. I think he’s going to be a better player than Babar Azam.”
– Simon Katich on Abdullah Shafique #AUSvPAK pic.twitter.com/MbLW0QqtlK
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Pakistan batted for 53 overs in the afternoon to reach 132-2 at stumps on day two. Abdullah Shafique top-scored with 42 as the visitors trail by 355 runs.
Pakistan openers Abdullah Shafique and Imam-ul-Haq (38 not out) replied with an abundance of caution and added 74 runs at two-an-over to see off the new ball and frustrate the home side.
New captain Shan Masood made an entertaining 30.
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