Azhar Ali shines for Pakistan with century on gloomy Melbourne day
The opener is not out on 139 at the end of another rain-interrupted day as the visitors 310 for six frustrates Australia
Opening batsman Azhar Ali shone in gloomy conditions with a patient, unbeaten century to guide Pakistan to 310 for six and a position of strength at the close of a rain-interrupted second day of the second test against Australia on Tuesday.
Azhar was 139 not out with tail-ender Mohammad Amir on 28 as a shower cut short another frustrating day at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
After 39 overs were lost on the opening day, the soggy weather wiped out the entire middle session, frustrating home fans and the Australian bowlers, who could manage only two wickets for the day.
Azhar, however, was responsible for limiting their returns.
He and middle order batsman Asad Shafiq combined for a 115-run partnership and batted through the entire first session, punishing the Australian bowlers as the old ball reached the end of its life.
Resuming on 142-4, Pakistan were 232-4 at lunch before Australia finally broke through with the new ball after play resumed.