ISLAMABAD – Australian head coach Justin Langer praised Pakistan’s talentedbatsman Haider Ali after he marked his international debut with a brilliantfifty against England.
Haider Alilinkmade54, becoming the first Pakistan batsman to score a half-century on debut asthe Green Shirts beat England by five runs in a last-ball thriller inManchester on Tuesday.
“He’s fantastic,” said Langer in a conference call from Southampton, whereAustralia start a three-match T20I series against England.
“Pakistan as we have always known, they are like a sleeping giant. They’vegot so much talent, it’s like India, it’s exciting to watch,” he added.
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Haider came in with Pakistan 2-1 after the loss of Fakhar Zaman. He facedsecond ball of his international career and hit a six to Moeen Ali.
“He [Haider] hit a six off his second ball in international cricket, it’sexciting to watch.”
