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His tons for late father

REUTERS/AFP, Karachi
Pakistan's new batting sensation Yasir Hameed, who joined West Indian Lawrence Rowe as the only player to score two hundreds on his Test debut, dedicated his extraordinary performance to his late father.
"I was passionate about cricket since childhood despite the reservations of my family members. But my father supported me wholeheartedly," Hameed told this news agency on Sunday after scoring 170 and 105 in a seven-wicket win over Bangladesh.
"When I came out last evening after making 68 I was told about the Lawrence Rowe record. I thought if God gave me the opportunity to score a second century today it would be my dedication to my father," he said.
"I have dedicated my centuries to father as it is only because of him that I am today playing for Pakistan," he added.
Hameed's father, a lawyer in Peshawar, died two years ago before his son had played for Pakistan.
"I was shattered by his death
because I used to discuss all my problems and my cricket with him. He was a friend and he always told me I had the talent to play for my country," Hameed recalled.
The 25-year-old newcomer from Peshawar followed up his first innings score of 170 in the first Test against Bangladesh with another flowing hundred in the second innings on the fifth day.
Rowe in 1971-'72 scored 214 and 100 against New Zealand at Kingston, Jamaica.
He remained the only player ever to make hundreds in each innings on his Test debut until Hameed joined him on Sunday.
Hameed, who had appeared in five one-day internationals for Pakistan before making his Test debut, reached his century 15 minutes after the first drinks break.
He is the fourth Pakistani after Hanif Mohammad, Javed Miandad and Wajahatullah Wasti to score centuries in both innings of a Test match and overall it is the 53rd instance of the feat.
He was out for 105, bowled by Rafique but at 174-3 after 61 overs, Pakistan needed just 43 runs for victory.
Hameed, who got a pair on his first class debut in 1996-'97, said he didn't feel any pressure batting at
the crucial number three position.
"I have improved my game after advice from coach Javed Miandad who was such a great player himself."
Hameed said when he went out to bat he enjoyed the pressure and responsibility of the number three position.
"Even in this Test I enjoyed the pressure. I knew if I got out early it would put the team under pressure. But I decided to play my natural game after settling down."
The National stadium in Karachi has proved to be a happy hunting ground for the youngster. In February he scored 207 for his department, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), in the final of the premier first class tournament.
A down to earth Hameed said he was happy at recording the feat.
"I am thankful to almighty Allah who blessed me with this record and more importantly I played a lead role in team's win," said 25-year-old Hameed.
Hameed said he hoped to provide Pakistan with a solution to their top order problems where even
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Miandad's nephew, Faisal Iqbal, has not performed.
"Number three is a pressure position but the more pressure I feel the more I do," said Hameed, 25, a consistent performer from the northwestern city of Peshawar.
"I want to be a match winner for Pakistan and play for a long time."