Pakistan bat first in opener against Aust
Australia have been asked to bowl first on their return to Pakistan, after electing to stick with three quicks and go without a second spinner in the first Test in Rawalpindi.
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Pakistan bat against Australia in Rawalpindi opener
ISLAMABAD : Pakistan captain Babar Azam won the toss and elected to bat in the opening test against Australia in Rawalpindi on Friday.
Pakistan promise 'quality cricket' in Test
Pakistan are determined to give Australia a "tough time" in the opening Test in Rawalpindi, despite losing three players to injuries and ailment.
100th Test: When a Virat Kohli fan was jailed in Pakistan and when Pak cricketers praised the Indian run machine
Virat Kohli will become just the 12th Indian to play 100 Tests when India take on Sri Lanka in the first of the two-match series at IS Bindra PCA stadium in Mohali. Overall, Virat will become just the 71st player in the history of Test cricket to go past the milestone. Since making his debut in Test cricket, almost 12 years ago in June 2010, against Zimbabwe in Harare, Kohli has not only established himself as one of best batters in the format but also one of the most successful skippers.
Pakistan vs Australia: 'Looks a good wicket', Pat Cummins upbeat for historic Rawalpindi Test
Pat Cummins and Babar Azam on the eve of the match. Rain forced both teams to cancel their practice sessions Thursday, but the forecast is clear for Friday and most of Saturday, with showers likely on the last three days of play. Despite the weather, Cummins and Azam were geared up for the historic Test -- to be played in front of a sell-out 16,000 crowd in Rawalpindi, the garrison city just south of the capital, Islamabad. Australia haven't toured Pakistan since 1998 as security issues kept international teams from visiting, and as a result are unfamiliar with the local pitches. "It looks like a good wicket... as expected," Cummins told reporters on the eve of the match.
Australia Captain Pat Cummins Upbeat For Historic Pakistan Test
Australia's first Test in Pakistan in 24 years starting Friday is threatened by rain, but even storm clouds failed to dampen the mood of rival captains Pat Cummins and Babar Azam on the eve of the match. Rain forced both teams to cancel their practice sessions Thursday, but the forecast is clear for Friday and most of Saturday, with showers likely on the last three days of play. Despite the weather, Cummins and Azam were geared up for the historic Test -- to be played in front of a sell-out 16,000 crowd in Rawalpindi, the garrison city just south of the capital, Islamabad.
Depleted Pakistan promise 'tough time' to Australia
ISLAMABAD : Pakistan are determined to give Australia a "tough time" in the opening test in Rawalpindi, despite losing three players to injuries and ailment, home captain Babar Azam said on Thursday.
Richie Benaud to be remembered in Australia's Test series against Pakistan with inaugural Benaud-Qadir Trophy
Cricket Australia (CA) and the Pakistan Cricket Board have named a perpetual trophy in honour of legendary leg-spinners Richie Benaud and Abdul Qadir.