Overnight rain delays start of Rawalpindi test
ISLAMABAD : Wet outfield caused by overnight rain delayed the start of the fourth day's play in the opening test between Australia and Pakistan on Monday.
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Pakistan v Australia: Steve Smith says tourists feel 'incredibly safe'
Batter Steve Smith says Australia's players feel «incredibly safe» on their first tour of Pakistan in nearly 25 years, despite spinner Ashton Agar receiving a death threat.
Steve Smith says Australia 'incredibly safe' in Pakistan despite Ashton Agar threat
Australia batsman Steve Smith said on Tuesday the players felt "incredibly safe" on their first tour of Pakistan in nearly 25 years, despite spinner Ashton Agar receiving a death threat via social media just days before the start of the first Test. Agar was warned against travelling to Pakistan, though the threat was dismissed following an investigation by the boards of Pakistan and Australia and government security agencies. Cricket Australia said extensive security plans were in place for such social media activity and that the threat was "not considered a risk".
Cricket-Smith says Australia 'incredibly safe' in Pakistan despite Agar threat
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Australia batsman Steve Smith said on Tuesday the players felt "incredibly safe" on their first tour of Pakistan in nearly 25 years, despite spinner Ashton Agar receiving a death threat via social media just days before the start of the first test.
Smith says Australia 'incredibly safe' in Pakistan despite Agar threat
ISLAMABAD : Australia batsman Steve Smith said on Tuesday the players felt "incredibly safe" on their first tour of Pakistan in nearly 25 years, despite spinner Ashton Agar receiving a death threat via social media just days before the start of the first test.