Cricket-Spinner Swepson to make Australia test debut in Karachi
KARACHI, Pakistan (Reuters) - Australia leg-spinner Mitchell Swepson will make his test debut in the second match against Pakistan in Karachi, captain Pat Cummins said on Friday.
Pakistan Sport News
Spinner Swepson to make Australia test debut in Karachi
KARACHI, Pakistan : Australia leg-spinner Mitchell Swepson will make his test debut in the second match against Pakistan in Karachi, captain Pat Cummins said on Friday.
"A Lot Of Ravindra Jadeja": Watch Shaheen Afridi Bowl Left-Arm Spin In Nets, Video Goes Viral
After the first Test against Australia ended in a draw in Rawalpindi, Pakistan are gearing up for the second Test at the National Stadium in Karachi. Ahead of the second Test, Pakistan players were seen sweating it out in the nets. In a viral video, Pakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi was seen bowling left-arm spin during one of the net sessions in Karachi. Afridi's bowling action reminded many of India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. Meanwhile, the batter who was facing him tried to scoop Shaheen's delivery over the leg side but ended up missing it.
Watch: Alex Carey Accidentally Falls Into A Swimming Pool In Pakistan, Teammates Can't Stop Laughing
The Australian cricket team arrived in Karachi earlier this week ahead of the start of the second Test at the National Stadium, starting Saturday, March 12. Wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey was involved in a hilarious incident after the team arrived at their hotel in Karachi. Carey, who was having a conversation with Nathan Lyon, accidentally fell into a swimming pool. The Australian players present at the scene couldn't control their laughter as even Carey was seen having a giggle about it. The moment was captured by Australian skipper Pat Cummins, who shared the video on his Instagram handle.
Mitch Swepson to make debut in second Test against Pakistan
Queensland leg-spinner Mitch Swepson will play the second Test against Pakistan, with seamer Josh Hazlewood making way.
India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test: Bengaluru ready for pink hue
Chinnaswamy stadium, it was the first time that this variant of SG balls was being used at the venue. Preparations for the first Day/Night Test match here, only the third in India, were on in full swing as the home team, which came in after Sri Lanka finished their afternoon session, hit the ground running.
ICC Women's World Cup, Pakistan vs South Africa: Live Cricket Score, Live Updates
Pakistan face South Africa in their upcoming ICC Women's World Cup league stage fixture at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on Friday. Pakistan have already lost their first two games and will be hoping to rebuild against South Africa. South Africa have already won their first match, defeating Bangladesh in a thriller. Both teams will be hoping to put in a good display and build some stability in their respective campaigns in Bay Oval. (LIVE SCORECARD)
ICC gives Rawalpindi pitch a demerit point after first Test draw between Pakistan and Australia
The Australian team is looking forward to a much-improved pitch for the second Test in Pakistan after the lifeless track that led to a «bore draw» in the opener in Rawalpindi was ruled as «below average».