Pakistan and Australia tussle for win after Khawaja, Smith milestones
Pakistan started confidently on Thursday in pursuit of a 351-run target in the series-deciding third Test against Australia, ending on 73 without loss at the close in Lahore.
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State memorial service for Shane Warne to be held at MCG on March 30
The Victorian government has released details of the state memorial service to be held for cricketer Shane Warne, who died earlier this month.
The pitch wasn't an excuse for us not being able to get over the line in the second Test vs Pakistan: Australia coach Andrew McDonald
Australia could have been 1-0 up in the ongoing three-match Test series against Pakistan. After settling for a draw in the opening Test in Rawalpindi, they created a few chances to seal the deal in the second Test in Karachi, but failed to grab them. One big potential turning point was in the 168th over when Usman Khawaja dropped Mohammad Rizwan off Mitchell Swepson's delivery, The wicket-keeper batsman went on to score an unbeaten ton to help the hosts salvage a draw. Rizwan, who scored an unbeaten 104 in Pakistan's second innings after Babar Azam's majestic 196 put Pakistan in control, was dropped on 91 by Khawaja. Australia fell short of a win by three wickets on the final day.
Celebrities join friends and family at funeral of Shane Warne
Shane Warne’s family and friends were joined by dozens of celebrities at his private funeral, including former England captain Michael Vaughan.
Shane Warne's children lead tributes at cricket legend's funeral
Shane Warne's three children Brooke, Jackson and Summer led the private funeral service for the Australia cricketing great in Melbourne on Sunday.
Elizabeth Hurley's "Heart Aches" As Shane Warne Honoured At Private Funeral
Australian cricket superstar Shane Warne was farewelled at a private funeral on Sunday by family and friends, as former fiancee Elizabeth Hurley said her "heart aches" that she was not able to attend. The legendary leg spinner's body was found at a luxury resort in Thailand on March 4, with his death from a suspected heart attack aged just 52 provoking shock and grief around the world from prime ministers, rock stars and fellow players. An autopsy revealed Warne died of natural causes, with a private jet last week flying him home to his native Melbourne.
Hurley's 'heart aches' as 'Superman' Warne honoured at private memorial
Australian cricket superstar Shane Warne was farewelled at a private memorial service on Sunday by family and friends, as former fiance Elizabeth Hurley said her "heart aches" that she was not able to attend.
Shane Warne: Private funeral held for Australian cricket great in Melbourne
Family, friends, sportspeople and entertainers bid farewell to Australian cricket legend Shane Warne at a private funeral held at his hometown in Melbourne on Sunday.