Pakistani batter Azhar Ali on Saturday (5th March) gave a befitting reply to the journalist after the stumps on Day 2 of the first Test against Australia in Rawalpindi. 

Azhar Ali played one of his best Test knocks in the ongoing first Test against Australia. Coming to bat at No.3, the right-hander showed great determination and patience and scored 361-ball 185 runs knock.

The senior batter stitched 208 runs for the 2nd wicket partnership with Imam-ul-Haq, who scored 157 off 358 deliveries, and helped his side post a total of 476 runs on the board. 

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After the stumps on Day 2, Ali addressed the press conference. During the event, a journo stated that both he and Imam played slowly and asked as to why Pakistan could manage only 476 even after playing over 160 overs in their first innings. 

Replying to this, Azhar Ali gave a mouth-shutting reply to the media personnel. The 37-year-old journalist had said enough, and the answer lies in the question asked by him.

‘Azhar, when players score centuries, it becomes a part of the record. And when it’s a big century, it’s even better. Both you and Imam got big hundreds but do you two realize how much did it affect the team? Imam, who was trying to make a comeback played too slow. You also did not do enough. 460 in two days, the scorecard was in front of you. Don’t you think you two could have been more courageous?” the journalist said to Azhar.

Meanwhile, Azhar gave a strong yet subtle reply in all gentlemanly manner, saying: “I think you have already said enough. The answer is in your comment itself.”

Here’s the video: 

Coming to the match, apart from Azhar Ali and Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique and Babar Azam also chipped in with handy knocks of 44 and 36 respectively. While for Australia, skipper Pat Cummins, Nathon Lyon, and Marnus Labuschagne picked up 1 wicket each.