ISLAMABAD: Pakistani Skipper Babar Azam and left handed-batsman Shan Masoodwere named in the Wisden’s Test Team of the Year 2020, as they picked outthe best performers from December 11, 2019, until now.
Pakistani skipper and prolific batsman scored 600 runs at an average of 100in the six matches. The Lahore-born cricketer made three centuries and hishighest score was 143.
“All told, that’s not a bad average. Babar Azam made sure the return ofTest cricket was a joyous, triumphant one, and it was fitting that he, aplayer who had already inspired such hope in the country, should provideeven more. That he’ll be disappointed with his exploits in England, despiteaveraging just under 50, shows how high his standards now are,” said Wisdon.
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Meanwhile, Shan scored 419 runs at an average of 46.55 in six games. “Threetons in three consecutive innings earn Shan Masood his place in this team,even if he tailed off somewhat alarmingly against England,” Wisden wrote.
