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Shoaib Akhtar Trolls Pakistan After 1st Innings Collapse vs Australia In Karachi

Ex-Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar slammed his country's mediocre outing with the bat as they folded for just 148 runs in the first innings in reply to Australia's 556/9 declared in the ongoing Karachi Test. The flurry of wickets that saw the back of seven Pakistan batters for just 100 runs on the board showcased the lack of application by the home team which disappointed many, including Akhtar. Akhtar took to Twitter to bring out his frustration, he wrote, "Haanji boredom duur ho gaya sab ka including me. 100/7 must be entertaining."

Watch: Shell-Shocked Fans In Karachi "Can't Believe" Pakistan's Batting Collapse In 2nd Test vs Australia

It turned out to be a nightmare third day in the second Test match for the home side as Pakistan batters surrendered meekly against a relentless Australian fast bowling unit in Karachi on Monday. Pakistan were bundled out for 148 as their batters looked rattled in front of Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins. This happened after Australia declared for 556/9 in the first session of play and then had a go at the Pakistan batting line-up with the new ball. The batting side never really looked in control as they failed to deal with the skill and guile of left-arm pacer Starc early on.

Australia closing in on big win after Pakistan collapse in second Test

Pakistan collapsed to 148 all out as Australia built up a huge 489-run lead after Day 3 of the second Test in Karachi.

Pakistan 148 all out in reply to Australia's 556-9 declared

KARACHI : Pakistan were all out for 148 in reply to Australia's first innings total of 556-9 declared on day three of the second test on Monday.

Pakistan wilt in Karachi after Australia declare on 556-9

KARACHI, Pakistan : Australia declared their first innings on 556 for nine and then reduced Pakistan to 100 for seven to seize control of the second test at the National Stadium in Karachi on Monday.

Carey misses hundred as Australia reach 505-8 in second Test

Wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey missed his maiden century as Australia closed the second day on a big 505-8 against Pakistan in the second Test in Karachi on Sunday.

Alex Carey Misses Ton As Australia Pile 505/8 In 2nd Test vs Pakistan

Wicketkeeper Alex Carey hoped cracks on the pitch would help spinners take 20 wickets after Australia piled up 505-8 on the second day of the second Test against Pakistan in Karachi on Sunday. The left-hander became Pakistan skipper Babar Azam's only second Test wicket as he missed the part-timer's straight delivery and was bowled for 93 with just two overs left before close. When stumps were drawn, Mitchell Starc was batting on 28 with touring skipper Pat Cummins yet to get off the mark after Usman Khawaja hit a memorable 160 in the country of his birth.

Australia's Carey will learn from near-miss

KARACHI, Pakistan : Australia's Alex Carey said the disappointment of missing out on a maiden test hundred will linger for a while but that he will take lot of confidence from his career-best 93 against Pakistan on Sunday.

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Shoaib Akhtar Trolls Pakistan After 1st Innings Collapse vs Australia In Karachi

Watch: Shell-Shocked Fans In Karachi "Can't Believe" Pakistan's Batting Collapse In 2nd Test vs Australia

Australia closing in on big win after Pakistan collapse in second Test

Pakistan 148 all out in reply to Australia's 556-9 declared

Pakistan wilt in Karachi after Australia declare on 556-9

Carey misses hundred as Australia reach 505-8 in second Test

Alex Carey Misses Ton As Australia Pile 505/8 In 2nd Test vs Pakistan

Australia's Carey will learn from near-miss