Alam made a memorable comeback to the national team in 2020, scoring a gritty century against New Zealand in Mount Maunganui. His innings was praised by fans and experts alike, as it showed his ability to play long innings under pressure.
Overall, Alam is seen as a talented and hardworking cricketer who has not always been given the opportunities he deserves. He has the potential to be a valuable middle-order batsman for Pakistan, especially in Test cricket, where his style of play is well-suited to the longer format.
Players Who Could Not Impress
- Khurram Manzoor
Khurram Manzoor is a Pakistani opening batsman who has represented the national team in all three formats of the game. While he has shown some promise with the bat, he has struggled with consistency and has been in and out of the national team. Additionally, his strike rate has been criticized as being too slow, which has limited his effectiveness in the limited-overs formats of the game.
- Nasir Jamshed
Nasir Jamshed was another Pakistani opening batsman who showed promise early in his career but failed to reach his full potential. He had a successful run in the 2013 Champions Trophy, where he scored two centuries in the tournament. However, his career was cut short due to a corruption scandal, and he was banned from cricket for 10 years. He also was caught cheating in a matriculation exam.
- Wajahat ullah Wasti
Wajahatullah Wasti is a former Pakistani opening batsman who played for the national team in the late 1990s and early 2000s. While he had a solid career and played some important innings for Pakistan, he is not considered among the all-time great Pakistani opening batsmen due to his limited impact on the international stage.
