Video: Abid Ali dedicates century to daughter

RAWALPINDI: Pakistani opening batsman Abid Ali dedicated his Test debut century on Sunday to his daughter, saying that it was hard work which kept him going all these years. 

Abid spoke to media after the first Test match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka ended in a draw. ODI and T20 skipper Babar Azam made his third Test century as Pakistan scored 252-2 in reply to Sri Lanka’s first innings total of 308-6.

"The more I thank Allah, the less it is," he said. "I kept working hard for the last couple of years and was eagerly awaiting for my big break."

Abid said that he couldn't thank God enough for helping him score a century in front of his home crowd when cricket returned to Pakistan after a decade. 

Abid said that it was Babar who gave him confidence when he became nervous. 

"Obviously I got nervous when I was nearing my century," he said. "However, it was Babar who gave me confidence from the other end and told me to have patience," he added. 

Abid dedicated his debut ton to his daughter. 

"I would like to dedicate this century to my daughter. My wife and my parents prayed a lot for my performance. Inshallah I will try to do even better," he said.