Nathan Lyon targets 3-0 Test series sweep against Pakistan
Australia are in Pakistan for what will be a historic Test series - their first visit in 24 years - but there will be no room for sentiment once play begins in Rawalpindi on Friday.
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Cricket-Lyon targets clean sweep for Australia in Pakistan tests
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Australia spinner Nathan Lyon said on Wednesday he was proud to be involved in the team's first tour of Pakistan in 24 years and hoped for a 3-0 test series win to make the trip even more memorable.
Lyon targets clean sweep for Australia in Pakistan tests
ISLAMABAD : Australia spinner Nathan Lyon said on Wednesday he was proud to be involved in the team's first tour of Pakistan in 24 years and hoped for a 3-0 test series win to make the trip even more memorable.
Test star Smith reveals vertigo incident
Australia's star batsman Steve Smith has revealed his recovery from concussion only progressed after recent treatment for a worrying vertigo incident.
Pakistan vs Australia: Fit-Again Steve Smith Looking To Replicate Ashes Heroics In Pakistan
Star Australian batsman Steve Smith said Tuesday he was "feeling good" after recovering from concussion and hopes to replicate his big scoring from the Ashes during Australia's tour of Pakistan, their first in 24 years. The 32-year-old fell heavily and banged his head attempting a boundary catch in the second Twenty20 against Sri Lanka in Sydney last month, ruling him out of the rest of that series. Smith, who is expected to be a batting mainstay for the tourists in the three-match Test series starting in Rawalpindi Friday, said he is looking forward to some big scores.
Cricket-Smith says Australia 'incredibly safe' in Pakistan despite Agar threat
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Australia batsman Steve Smith said on Tuesday the players felt "incredibly safe" on their first tour of Pakistan in nearly 25 years, despite spinner Ashton Agar receiving a death threat via social media just days before the start of the first test.
Smith says Australia 'incredibly safe' in Pakistan despite Agar threat
ISLAMABAD : Australia batsman Steve Smith said on Tuesday the players felt "incredibly safe" on their first tour of Pakistan in nearly 25 years, despite spinner Ashton Agar receiving a death threat via social media just days before the start of the first test.
Australia's Steve Smith 'in a good space' after recovering from concussion ahead of first Pakistan Test
Steve Smith says he is confident he will not be affected by his recent concussion when he takes the field in Australia's first Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi.