Oh! what a find... i remember getting up really early.. may be at 3 AM.. as a kid to watch this match... Indians were struggling in typical kiwi conditions...20 odd for 4... and Azhar plays one of the best innings in trying circumstances... I feel bad to see Azhar s remembered for match fixing and not for such classy innings...
He is such a magnificent back foot player on the off side in particular that it is a treat to watch him play. I doubt many players poses his ability especially on the back foot in world cricket, past or present.
Dec 26 .12.1998 Saturday azharuddin came to Wellington pitch 3.30 a.m.until 9.0 a.m he is not out.azharuddin powerful against New Zealand fast bowlers in fast pitch.azharuddin came to pitch India is struggling 16 for 4.azharuddin played aggressively and reaches his 21 test century
U can only survive in challenging condition when u play ur shots... Unfortunately even after 10 yrs of experience, pujara thinks otherwise and keeps struggling.