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"Slowest Pitch Ever": Pakistan Team Director Fumes Over Practice Wicket In Australia

Pakistan's Director of Cricket Mohammad Hafeez was a frustrated figure while sharing his views on the pitch used for the team's four-day practice match against Australia's Prime Minister XI last week. The match, which ended in a draw, was played at the Manuka Oval in Canberra from December 6-9, ahead of the three-match series between Australia and Pakistan, starting December 14. Hafeez criticised the pitch and conditions laid out for Pakistan's warm-up game in Canberra, saying that it was the "slowest pitch a visiting team could ever play on" Down Under.

Kent batsman Zak Crawley named in 16-strong England squad for 2024 five-match Test series in India

Zak Crawley has been selected in England’s squad for their five-match Test series against India.

Bangladesh Spin Sensation Nahida Akter Bags Women's Player Of Month For November

Bangladesh spin bowling sensation Nahida Akter on Monday clinched the ICC Women's Player of the Month award for November for her wicket-taking exploits during last month's competitive ODI series victory over Pakistan on home soil. The International Cricket Council (ICC) today revealed the ICC Men's and Women's Player of the Month award winners for November 2023 after shortlists were announced on Thursday last week. She is the first Bangladesh women's player to win the award. The first ODI encounter of the series saw Akter claim three wickets for 30 with a consistent spell of pressure bowling.

Alcohol Out, Halal Food Items In As Australia Sets Up "Pakistan Bay" In Perth For 1st Test

As Pakistan gear up for a 3-match Test series against Australia, the hosts have taken a huge step to promote 'inclusivity' during the games. Ahead of the first Test which will be held in Perth, Cricket Australia has decided to create a 'Pakistan bay' just for the touring team's fans. With about 18,000 fans expected to be in attendance for the match in Perth, two zones have been reserved solely for Pakistan fans, in a bid to provide an atmosphere to the visiting team and its fans that they will truly cherish.

Watch: India's Adarsh Singh Takes Absolute Blinder In Slips, Leaves Pakistan U19 Batter Shocked

India got off to a fine start with the ball in the Under-19 Asia Cup 2023 match against Pakistan, with Murugan Abhishek dismissing Shamyl Hussain for a score of 8 runs in the 5th over. India did stutter with the bat but managed to post a defendable total of 259 runs with the bat. While the batters didn't manage to put a better total on the board, the onus was on the bowlers to strike early. Abhishek did just that, but following a big helping hand from Adarsh Singh in the slips.

Why Wouldn't Australia Pick Glenn Maxwell? Asks Ex Aussie Star On Test Squad vs Pakistan

A very important Test series will start this week when Pakistan takes on Australia in an away series. It's a new look Pakistan, under the leadership of new captain, Shan Masood. Australia, after the ODI Cricket World Cup-winning campaign, will expect a great series at home. Glenn Maxwell was an important member of that side. Maxwell is currently back home in Australia, preparing himself for another domestic Big Bash League campaign, while many of his World Cup-winning teammates are gearing up for the start of a hectic Test summer that includes a three-match series against World Test Championship pacesetters Pakistan and two contests against the West Indies.

Australia vs Pakistan, Three-Match Test Series: Full Schedule, Venues And Squads

Pakistan's tour of Australia will kick-start on December 14 in Perth. Both the teams will be squaring off against each in a three-match Test series with batter Shan Masood leading the visitors. Pakistan's team went under a revamp after their debacle in the recently concluded ODI World Cup in India, where they finished fifth. Skipper Babar Azam stepped down as the captain across all three formats and the entire coaching staff was also changed. However, the 1992 World Cup champions will now aim for redemption in the upcoming Tests against Australia.

Watch: India U19 Star Falls To Freakiest Dismissal As Pakistan Players Can't Believe Their Luck In Asia Cup Clash

India vs Pakistan cricket clash, be it at any level, is always intriguing. Whenever the arch-rivals face off on the cricket field, there is huge interest. India's clash against Pakistan at the ODI Cricket World Cup 2023 was a widely followed event with the Narendra Modi Stadium jam-packed during the day of the match. After the ODI Cricket World Cup, on Sunday, it was time for the U-19 stars of the two teams to prove their mettle against each other at the U-19 Asia Cup in Dubai on Sunday.

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"Slowest Pitch Ever": Pakistan Team Director Fumes Over Practice Wicket In Australia

Kent batsman Zak Crawley named in 16-strong England squad for 2024 five-match Test series in India

Bangladesh Spin Sensation Nahida Akter Bags Women's Player Of Month For November

Alcohol Out, Halal Food Items In As Australia Sets Up "Pakistan Bay" In Perth For 1st Test

Watch: India's Adarsh Singh Takes Absolute Blinder In Slips, Leaves Pakistan U19 Batter Shocked

Why Wouldn't Australia Pick Glenn Maxwell? Asks Ex Aussie Star On Test Squad vs Pakistan

Australia vs Pakistan, Three-Match Test Series: Full Schedule, Venues And Squads

Watch: India U19 Star Falls To Freakiest Dismissal As Pakistan Players Can't Believe Their Luck In Asia Cup Clash