Faisal hit an unbeaten 103 on the third day of the final Test against India but needs to go some way before upstaging the exploits of his uncle, who played 124 Tests and 233 one-dayers before coaching the team in three separate stints.

"I have learnt a lot from my uncle. He has always been there to help me out and polish my skills. But I have only wanted to do one thing and that is to make a name for myself," he said.

Faisal was drafted in to the Pakistan team to replace injured skipper Inzamamul Haq for the third Test after an absence of 2-1/2 years.

"I speak a lot to my uncle but once you are at this level you need to do all the hard work yourself," he said.

Faisal has been overlooked by the selectors since October 2003 when he last played a one-dayer against South Africa while the last of his 11 Test appearances came against the same opposition in January the same year.

"While I was out of the squad my only aim was to get back. I wanted to be a part of this excellent team. I failed in the first innings and I was under pressure. I applied myself and the pitch also eased out."

Faisal also scored 87 against India in the tour match at Lahore earlier this month and was praised by visiting captain Rahul Dravid.

"It's a really good feeling when a big player like Dravid praises you and gives you tips for the future. It really boosted my confidence and it helped me today," he added.