Pakistan's Test debutant Kamran Ghulam couldn't replicate his batting heroics in the 50-over format as he was dismissed for just 5 runs in the opening match against Australia. Ghulam tried to unsettle Aussie skipper Pat Cummins with some playful banter but ended up losing his wicket to a stunning bouncer from the pacer. With Mitchell Starc taking 3 wickets, Pakistan struggled against precision bowling and were all out for just 149 runs. Newly appointed skipper Mohammad Rizwan was the top scorer for the visitors.
In a comprehensive win at Multan, Pakistan's replacements for the second Test proved their worth with Kamran Ghulam scoring a century on debut and spinners Sajid Khan and Noman Ali taking all 20 wickets between themselves. Former cricketer Mohammad Hafeez took a dig at critics who had questioned the decision to drop key players from the squad ahead of the match. This win marks Pakistan's first home victory since February 2021 and breaks an 11-match winless streak at home.
In the second Test match between Pakistan and England, Kamran Ghulam stole the show on Day 1 with an impressive century on his Test debut. The young batter stepped up to fill the shoes of Babar Azam, who was not selected for the match, and performed brilliantly under immense pressure. Meanwhile, controversy arose as England captain Joe Root was seen rubbing the ball on spinner Jack Leach's head, sparking a debate on the spirit of the game.