Australia coach Justin Langer lauded the Pakistan youngster Haider Ali for smashing a half-century on international debut against England. Ali was included in the playing XI in the third and final T20I.

Coming in to bat at number 3, Haider scored 54 runs off 33 deliveries at a strike-rate of 163.64. His innings was very pleasing to watch and before getting bowled by Chris Jordan, he hit 5 fours and 2 sixes.

"He's fantastic," said Langer in a conference call on Wednesday from Southampton. "Pakistan as we've always known, they are like a sleeping giant. They've got so much talent, it's like India, it's exciting to watch."

The 19-year-old Ali had put up a 100-run partnership with 39-year-old Mohammad Hafeez. When asked if Langer has batted with someone having a similar age gap, he replied, "My experience of that was with Shaun Marsh.

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"I've known him since he was born. Geoff Marsh (Shaun's father) and Michelle, they are great friends of mine. Geoff was my first captain. We played together when he was 17 or 18 for Western Australia. I understand that experience for the Pakistanis last night. It's great to see these young kids come in and play.

"He (Haider) hit a six off his second ball in international cricket — it's exciting to watch."

Pakistan won the final match and also managed to level the series by 1-1. Now, Australia is also set to play three-match T20I series against England later this week. 

(With AFP Inputs)