Former Pakistan captain Azhar Ali is all set to play in the English County. The test cricketer signed for Somerset and will replace Australian Matt Renshaw who has picked up an injury halfway through the season. Azhar will play 7 first-class matches in total until the end of the season.
Azhar Ali Test match career:
5202 runs ✅
44.84 average ✅
14 hundreds ✅
28 fifties ✅
302* highest score ✅He will be available to play in our next @CountyChamp game at Worcestershire starting on Sunday 👊#WeAreSOMERSET @TheRealPCB @AzharAli_ pic.twitter.com/m7wVIxBkSY
— Somerset Cricket 🏏 (@SomersetCCC) July 16, 2018
Azhar had a bit of a forgettable run against Ireland and England earlier this year as he only managed 73 runs in six innings, including a fifty in the Lord’s test as well.
BREAKING: We are delighted to announce that Pakistani batsmen Azhar Ali will be joining Somerset for the rest of the season!
DETAILS ➡ https://t.co/Qm6Ccnwm2q#WeAreSomerset pic.twitter.com/eE3hQ5vlTO
— Somerset Cricket 🏏 (@SomersetCCC) July 16, 2018
Somerset’s director of cricket, Andy Hurry, however, was glad about the inclusion of the experienced cricketer in his club. He said:
Finding the right fit at short notice can be challenging, however, we are delighted to have secured a player of Azhar Ali’s character, pedigree, and class for the remaining seven Specsavers County Championship matches.
Did you know that new signing @AzharAli_ scored a century at the CACG in 2016 against Somerset?
SCORECARD: https://t.co/yG3C0pSGqo#WeAreSomerset pic.twitter.com/oa4GpOMW8a
— Somerset Cricket 🏏 (@SomersetCCC) July 16, 2018
Azhar Ali said,
Just about to depart to join @SomersetCCC . Really looking forward to meet players, members and a very passionate group of fans heard lot about them it will be very exciting. Let’s work together to achieve something very special.#WeAreSomerset pic.twitter.com/oxjKEe7QXx
— Azhar Ali (@AzharAli_) July 16, 2018
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