First Benaud-Qadir Test, day five snapshot
PAKISTAN V AUSTRALIA, FIRST TEST, DAY FIVE:
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Body of Shane Warne in Bangkok as Australia arranges return home
Warne remained in Thailand for another day on Tuesday, police said, as consular officials worked on logistics to bring home the man widely regarded as one of the finest spin bowlers of all time. Warne, age 52, died last Friday while on holiday on the island of Koh Samui. Local authorities said Warne died due to a suspected heart attack and congenital disease.
Watch: Harmanpreet Kaur Gets Birthday Gift From Former India Captain Anjum Chopra
Indian women's cricket team's vice-captain in the ongoing ICC Women's World Cup in New Zealand, Harmanpreet Kaur, is celebrating her 33rd birthday today. The Indian middle-order batter is currently preparing for India's second match in the campaign, which will be played against hosts New Zealand on Thursday. India opened its campaign with a thumping win over arch-rivals Pakistan on Sunday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Imam-ul-Haq hits second century of match as Pakistan draw with Australia in first Test
Pakistan batsman Imam-ul-Haq hit his second century of the match as the first Test against Australia at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium ended in a drab draw on Tuesday.