Azhar Ali makes comeback with a century and completes 10,000 first-class runs.

Azhar Ali made a brilliant comeback with a century and completed 10,000 runs in First Class cricket.

The right-hand opener was ruled out of action due to problems with his knee during the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka test series. As a result, Azhar was dropped from the 5-match ODI series. Coming back almost after two months, Azhar scored a first-class ton scoring 118 off 228 deliveries playing for SNPL. The 32-year old hit 12 boundaries to reach his century. Azhar has played 153 first-class matches, scoring 10,000 runs with a 41.51 avg, 33 centuries, and 41 half-centuries. Azhar Ali is also ranked 9^th in the ICC Test batsman rankings, which is currently the highest position a Pakistani Test batsman is on.

The century will assure his comeback to the Green Team against the Black Caps next year. Azhar Ali has scored 3 ODI centuries for Pakistan playing 50 games with 1833 runs to his name. The 32-year-old has also previously captained the Pakistan Team.

Pakistan vs New Zealand series 2018 schedule

January 3^rd – Pakistan vs New Zealand XI, One-day practice match, Saxton Oval

January 6^th – Pakistan vs New Zealand, 1^st ODI, Basin Reserve, Wellington

January 9^th – Pakistan vs New Zealand, 2^nd ODI, Saxton Oval, Nelson

January 13^th - Pakistan vs New Zealand 3^rd ODI, University Oval, Dunedin

January 16^th, Pakistan vs New Zealand 4^th ODI, Seddon Park, Hamilton

January 19^th, Pakistan vs New Zealand 5^th ODI, Basin Reserve, Wellington

January 22^nd, Pakistan vs New Zealand 1^st T20, Westpac Stadium, Wellington

January 25^th, Pakistan vs New Zealand 2^nd T20, Eden Park, Auckland

January 28^th, Pakistan vs New Zealand 3^rd T20, Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui