As Test Century Drought Continues, Babar Azam Left "Disappointed"
Babar Azam expressed his disappointment after missing out on a century during the second Test against South Africa at Newlands. Having not scored a Test hundred since 2022, Babar was poised to break his drought on a favorable pitch when he edged a cover drive, leading to a stunning catch by Bedingham at gully. This dismissal came just 15 minutes before the day’s end, leaving him frustrated after showing solid form throughout the innings.
Babar reflected on his performance, saying, “I’m very disappointed with both innings. I started well but didn’t finish well. If you settle, you must go much bigger.” His struggles were compounded by similar issues in the first innings, where he was dismissed by debutant KwenaMaphaka.
Despite the setback, there was some relief for Babar as he scored his first fifty in over two years, marking a return to form after a challenging period. He has now hit three consecutive fifties since the first Test in Centurion. Babar’s journey highlights his resilience and determination to overcome recent difficulties as he aims to regain his spot among the elite in Test cricket.