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Pakistan vs Australia: Steve Smith Ruled Out Of White-Ball Contests vs Pakistan

Australia suffered a blow ahead of their upcoming ODI series and lone T20 against Pakistan with senior batter Steve Smith being ruled out with an elbow problem. Cricket Australia said on Friday night that Smith will miss the white-ball leg of the tour of Pakistan to manage discomfort in his left elbow. "Smith experienced some discomfort during the three-match Test series and, with a full schedule of international cricket over the coming 18 months, it was felt prudent to prioritise recovery and treatment at this time," a CA statement said.

Pakistan vs Australia, 3rd Test, Day 5 Live Score: Imam-Ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique Eye Bright Start In Chase Of 351

PAK vs AUS, 3rd Test, Day 5 Live Updates: Pakistan will resume play at 73 for no loss against Australia on Day 5 of the third and final Test at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Chasing a target of 351, Pakistan still need 278 runs with openers Imam-ul-Haq and Abdullah Shafique were unbeaten on 42 and 27 respectively. Earlier, Australian skipper Pat Cummins declared their second innings at 227-3 shortly after tea, with Usman Khawaja scoring an unbeaten 104 -- his second century of the series. (LIVE SCORECARD)

Pakistan vs Australia: Steve Smith Sets Huge Record In 3rd Test vs Pakistan

Australia batter Steve Smith on Thursday set the record for the fastest to reach 8000 Test runs, getting there one innings quicker than Sri Lanka legend Kumar Sangakkara. Smith got to the milestone during Australia's second innings of the ongoing third Test against Pakistan in Lahore. Sangakkara took 152 innings to get to the landmark, while Smith got there in his 151st. In terms of matches, the Australian batter got there much quicker, taking 85 games in comparison to Sangakkara's 91.

Watch: Shaheen Afridi Sends David Warner's Off Stump Flying

Day 4 of ongoing third Test between Pakistan and Australia at the Gadaffi Stadium, Lahore saw the rivalry between Shaheen Afridi and David Warner continue, with the Australia opener hitting a fine half-century before the Pakistan pacer sent his off stump flying with a brilliant delivery. The rivalry, of course, was contained only to cricket, as Afridi shook Warner's hand and the two exchanged a laugh before the batter walked off after scoring 51 off 91 deliveries in Australia's second essay.

5 Big Names Missing From IPL 2022

The Indian Premier League is the biggest T20 competition in the world and stars from across the world are eagerly waiting to ply their trade in the competition. However, looking at the international calendar, some players decided to miss this year's competition while some were unfortunate to not be picked in the mega auction. Despite two new teams entering the fray this year, there are some high-profile names that will be missing the competition, which gets underway on March 26.

Pakistan vs Australia, 3rd Test, Day 4: Australia Build On Lead vs Pakistan

Aiming to increase their lead, Australia face Pakistan on Day 4 of the ongoing third Test match at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, on Thursday. Australia are currently batting and trying to build some momentum. After a gritty fight by Abdullah Shafique (81) and Azhar Ali (78), Babar Azam was left as the lone warrior as Australia pacers took centre-stage on Day 3. Nathan Lyon gave the visitors their first breakthrough of the day in the form of Shafique and skipper Pat Cummins then removed Azhar Ali with a stunning catch off his own bowling. Babar hit a fine half-century to carry on his rich vein of form, but in the final session, Mitchell Starc and Cummins ran through the Pakistan lower order. Cummins finished with five, while Starc took four to bowl Pakistan out for 268. Usman Khawaja and David Warner successfully saw off the three overs in Australia's second essay, as they finished the day at 11/0 at Stumps, with a lead of 134 runs. (LIVE SCORECARD)

"All A Bit Of A Blur": Pat Cummins On Pakistan's Collapse On Day 3

After Australia posted 391 in the third Test against Pakistan in Lahore, the hosts looked to be going strong on Day 3, with Abdullah Shafique and Azhar Ali defying the visiting bowlers. Babar Azam also looked good at the crease after the two were dismissed, having scored half-centuries, but then Australia pacers Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc effected a stunning collapse, running through the middle and lower order. Cummins finished with a five-wicket haul, while Starc nabbed four to help Australia bowl Pakistan out for 268 in their first innings.

David Warner and Pakistani paceman have a tense standoff mid-Test

When Australian batsman David Warner and Pakistan quick Shaheen Shah Afridi were embroiled in a tense standoff at the crease in Lahore, plenty of sports fans didn't know what to think.

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Pakistan vs Australia: Steve Smith Ruled Out Of White-Ball Contests vs Pakistan

Pakistan vs Australia, 3rd Test, Day 5 Live Score: Imam-Ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique Eye Bright Start In Chase Of 351

Pakistan vs Australia: Steve Smith Sets Huge Record In 3rd Test vs Pakistan

Watch: Shaheen Afridi Sends David Warner's Off Stump Flying

5 Big Names Missing From IPL 2022

Pakistan vs Australia, 3rd Test, Day 4: Australia Build On Lead vs Pakistan

"All A Bit Of A Blur": Pat Cummins On Pakistan's Collapse On Day 3

David Warner and Pakistani paceman have a tense standoff mid-Test