Pindi wicket similar to MCG 2017: Cummins
Pat Cummins has claimed Rawalpindi's dour wicket was similar to the one at the MCG in 2017, which attracted a "poor" rating from the ICC and three demerit points.
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Debutant Lees opens after Root wins toss
England have made six changes to their Test XI as they seek to put their Australian nightmare behind them.
Security and sounds the abiding memories of docile Islamabad draw
As far as the cricket goes, you can probably gather all you need to know from the fact that it was the first Test in history with a century opening partnership for three innings in a row. Or from the fact that Australia never got close to batting a second time. In the end Pakistan made 728 runs for the loss of four wickets in the match. Fold in the Australian innings and it read 1187 for 14. What else could be expected on a pitch the colour and character of a tranquilised Labrador.
Eddie Jones insists Ireland are the most ‘cohesive’ team in world rugby
Eddie Jones has branded Ireland “the most cohesive side in the world” in installing Andy Farrell’s men as favourites for Saturday’s Six Nations showdown at Twickenham.
1st Test: Imam-ul-Haq gets second hundred, Rawalpindi run-feast ends in a draw
Imam-ul-Haq smashed his second hundred in the run-feast in Rawalpindi but Australia's first test in Pakistan in 24 years ended in a dull draw on Tuesday. Opting to bat on run-filled surface, Pakistan had made 476-4 before declaring their first innings at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. By the time they bowled out Australia for 459 on the final day, the chances of any team winning the contest had evaporated.
England win first test toss, will bat against West Indies
England won the toss and will bat on Tuesday on the first day of a three-test series against West Indies in the Caribbean.
Bowlers' confidence intact despite Rawalpindi struggle, says Cummins
ISLAMABAD : Australia captain Pat Cummins denied the confidence of his bowling attack had taken a hit after their struggle in the drawn opening test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi.