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Pakistan vs Australia: Fans Train Guns On Rawalpindi Pitch Curator With Brutal Memes

Pakistan's first home Test against Australia in nearly a quarter of a century has not been the best advert for the longest format of the game. It has nothing to do with the quality on show from both teams, rather the pitch at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium has left a lot to be desired. Australia are on their first tour to Pakistan since 1998, having previously refused to visit over security fears, and the Test series was being seen as a chance for Pakistan to test their skills at home against one of the top cricketing nations. However, the first Test has been disappointing with the pitch offering nothing for the bowlers.

"This Isn't Going To Work": Shahid Afridi Slams Rawalpindi Pitch, Pakistan's Team Combination After Draw In 1st Test vs Australia

The first Test between Pakistan and Australia in Rawalpindi ended in a draw and it didn't seem to please Shahid Afridi. The match saw batters enjoying a dream run in the middle with the pitch offering minimum or negligible assistance to the fast bowlers. Afridi seemed quite miffed by not only the pitch, but also the team combination the home side went with. Speaking to Samaa TV, Afridi said: "They didn't think about Australia, the bottom-line was 'we shouldn't lose'. But in the next two Tests in Lahore and Karachi, they have to make good pitches. Results have to come on those pitches. You have to take advantage of your home series, or else when you go to Australia, you're going to struggle."

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Pakistan vs Australia: Fans Train Guns On Rawalpindi Pitch Curator With Brutal Memes

"This Isn't Going To Work": Shahid Afridi Slams Rawalpindi Pitch, Pakistan's Team Combination After Draw In 1st Test vs Australia

Felipe Contepomi set to be part of Michael Cheika's Argentine management ticket

England suffer second World Cup defeat as West Indies triumph in Dunedin

Novak Djokovic in draw for Indian Wells Masters

Australia leaning toward two spinners for second test - coach

ICC Women's World Cup: West Indies beat defending champions England by 7 runs in a thriller

England loses to West Indies by seven runs in Women's Cricket World Cup