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Shubman Gill Loses Top ODI Batters Spot To This Pakistan Cricket Team Star

India opener Shubman Gill's reign at the top of of the ODI batters' list was short-lived as he was replaced by former Pakistani skipper Babar Azam in the ICC Player Rankings issued on Wednesday. The Indian attained the top spot during the ODI World Cup last month, but since then he has not played any ODI. Babar is back at the top with 824 rating points, while Gill (810) is the second spot followed by teammates Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Shreyas Iyer has dropped to 12th, while KL Rahul has moved a spot to 16th. In the bowlers' chart, South African spinner Keshav Maharaj remains at the top followed by Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood.

Pakistan Penalised For Slow Over-Rate In Perth Test, Lose Two World Test Championship Points

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday announced that Pakistan have been fined 10 per cent of their match fee and penalised two ICC World Test Championship points for maintaining a slow over-rate against Australia in the first Test in Perth. "Pakistan were penalised for maintaining a slow over-rate against Australia in the first Test in Perth. The visitors were fined 10 per cent of their match fee and two ICC World Test Championship points were deducted from their total," ICC announced in an official statement.

"Only India Have...": England Great's Damning Take After Pakistan's Loss Against Australia

Former England captain Michael Vaughan said that India is the only side that looks likely to compete against Australia in Australian conditions. Vaughan's comments came after Pakistan were defeated comprehensively by Australia in the first Test match in Perth on Sunday. Pakistan were bowled out for just 89 in the second innings as the Pat Cummins-led side marched on to a 360-run victory. Vaughan took to social media to point out how clinical Australia were in their approach and said that India are the only side that look like they can compete against the Aussies.

Watch: Wasim Akram's Frustrated Reaction Viral As Babar Azam Falls Cheaply vs Australia In 1st Test

It has been a tough couple of days for the Pakistan cricket team as the visitors have been outplayed by Australia in the first Test in Perth. The misery started with some sloppy fielding and poor bowling on the opening day, which allowed Australia to gain momentum in the match. David Warner's 164-run knock helped Australia post 487 on the board in the first innings. The misery continued for Pakistan on the latter half of Day 2, this time with the bat.

"I Still Pinch Myself": Nathan Lyon After Completing 500 Test Wickets

Australia's veteran off-spinner Nathan Lyon was still in a state of disbelief after completing 500 Test wickets during their thumping 360-run victory over Pakistan on Sunday in the first Test of the three-match series. The 35-year-old walked into his first Test for Australia after picking up an injury during the Ashes earlier this year. He entered the Optus Stadium just four wickets shy of the 500-wicket landmark. In the first session, he scalped three, needing just one wicket in the second session to reach the remarkable feat. With Australia pacers removing Pakistan batters at a brisk pace, it seemed as if Lyon would have to wait for another Test to pick his 500th Test wicket.

Bowlers shine as Australia lead Pakistan by 300 on day three

PERTH : Australia's bowlers shared the wickets around on Saturday with Nathan Lyon having to wait a bit longer for his 500th after Pakistan folded for 271 in their first innings as the hosts took a 300-run lead on day three of the first test.

Virat Kohli's Cover Drive Or Babar Azam's? Rahmanullah Gurbaz Makes Tough Choice

Afghanistan wicketkeeper-batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz was recently asked to choose between the cover drive of star India batter Virat Kohli or former Pakistan skipper Babar Azam. Both these batters are known for their powerful hitting and many fans often draw many comparisons between the two. While Kohli had an exceptional outing in the recently concluded ODI World Cup as he became the Player of the Tournament, Babar, on the other hand, received severe criticism for team's poor form and even stepped down from the captaincy.

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.

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Shubman Gill Loses Top ODI Batters Spot To This Pakistan Cricket Team Star

Pakistan Penalised For Slow Over-Rate In Perth Test, Lose Two World Test Championship Points

"Only India Have...": England Great's Damning Take After Pakistan's Loss Against Australia

Watch: Wasim Akram's Frustrated Reaction Viral As Babar Azam Falls Cheaply vs Australia In 1st Test

"I Still Pinch Myself": Nathan Lyon After Completing 500 Test Wickets

Bowlers shine as Australia lead Pakistan by 300 on day three

Virat Kohli's Cover Drive Or Babar Azam's? Rahmanullah Gurbaz Makes Tough Choice

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