India, Oct. 16 -- The hundreds who gathered at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore over the four days of action in the opening Test between Pakistan and South Africa had come for one reason - to see Babar Azam. Such was the craze that when captain Shan Masood was dropped early in his knock during the first innings, a wave of disappointment swept through the stands, as fans had come only to witness the former skipper in action. The sight even left the commentators stunned. But Babar couldn't have asked for a better birthday gift on Wednesday, as Pakistan defeated South Africa by 93 runs in the first Test - on his 31st birthday.

However, Babar's special day was marred by a security scare at the Lahore venue when a young fan scaled the Majid Khan Enc...