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Watch: "Crocodile Jaw..." - Pakistan Star Roasted Once Again For Dropped Catch Against Australia

Pakistan cricket team star Abdullah Shafique was once again criticised heavily after he dropped a sitter at first slip to provide a lifeline to Mitchell Marsh on Day 3 of the second Test match against Australia in Melbourne. It was a straightforward chance but he ended up closing his hands too soon and the ball bounced out much to the disappointment of Pakistan. Shafique had earlier dropped a catch from David Warner in the first innings and former Australia slip fielder Mark Waugh was not impressed.“Like a crocodile jaw trying to take a catch. Get him out of there,” Waugh said on commentary.

Bizarre Scenes During Australia vs Pakistan 2nd Test At MCG As Play Delayed Due To This Reason

The start of play after lunch on Day 3 of the second Test match between Australia and Pakistan in Melbourne was delayed for a bizarre reason. All the players and on-fielders umpires were out in the middle but the play could not start for a few minutes as third umpire Richard Illingworth was stuck in a lift and could not make his way back to his setup. The players were not clear regarding the delay and the on-field umpires informed them about the situation. However, it was resolved in some time as Illingworth took his position and the game was able to start with Pakistan in a dominant position for the time being.

Australia vs Pakistan 2nd Test Day 3 Live Score Updates

Australia vs Pakistan 2nd Test Day 3 Live: Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon put Australia in the driving seat of the second Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Wednesday to leave Pakistan tottering at 194-6, still 124 runs behind on day two. At stumps, Mohammad Rizwan was on 29 and Aamer Jamal not out two after Cummins took the crucial wickets of Abdullah Shafique (62) and Babar Azam (one), then Agha Salman (five). Lyon chipped in by removing Imam-ul-Haq (10) and Shan Masood (54), while Josh Hazlewood bowled Saud Shakeel for nine as Pakistan's dream of a first Test win in Australia since 1995 faded. (LIVE SCORECARD)

Watch: Stunned Babar Azam's Expression Says It All As Pat Cummins Cleans Him Up With Absolute Peach

Pakistan's former skipper Babar Azam failed to contribute with the bat one more time as Australia skipper Pat Cummins cleaned him up for a score of just 1 run. Pakistan's top-order did well in tackling Australia's bowling attack, with the likes of Abdullah Shafique and Shan Masood scoring half-centuries. Babar was expected to carry the momentum forward after the duo's dismissal but he could only score one run in 6 balls before Cummins bowled a ripper on the 7th delivery to send him packing.

Cummins leads Australia fightback after Pakistan take early honours

MELBOURNE : Pakistan threatened to take charge of the second test after dismissing Australia for 318 and were making a good start to their reply on Wednesday but were reduced to 194 for six at stumps after the intervention of home skipper Pat Cummins.

Australia vs Pakistan 2nd Test Day 1 Live Score Updates

Australia vs Pakistan 2nd Test Day 1 Live Updates: Australia will aim for a series-clinching victory as they take on Pakistan in the second Test of the three-match series at Melbourne Cricket Ground. On the other hand, Pakistan aim to bounce back and keep the series alive. The hosts won the first game by 360 runs to take a lead of 1-0 in the series. In that contest, Pakistan pacers faced a lot of flak for their lack of pace. (Live Scorecard)

"Mere Paas Bhi Ek Hi Hai": Babar Azam Breaks Female Fan's Heart. Watch

Pakistan will face Australia in the second Test match in Melbourne on December 26 and it will be extremely important for Shan Masood and Co after they lost the first match of the series by 360 runs. The Pakistan cricketers reached the venue few days before the match and they have been taking part in strenuous practice sessions. However, there was a heartwarming moment after one of the practice sessions as former skipper Babar Azam interacted with the fans who were present at the stadium. A female fan asked for Babar's hat when he was signing autographs but the star batter sweetly denied her request as he told her that he has only one hat and he cannot give it to her.

"Blown Away In Just...": Pakistan Great Slams Shan Masood And Co. After "Disappointing" Loss To Australia

Former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja lashed out at the team post their 360-run loss to Australia in the first Test of the three-match series. Nathan Lyon took his 500th Test wicket Sunday as Australia dismissed a rattled Pakistan for just 89 to post a thumping 360-run win in the opening Test at Perth. Pakistan's second innings was summed up in 30.2 overs with Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc both claiming three wickets each. Meanwhile, Lyon picked two to rise to 501 Test wickets.

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Watch: "Crocodile Jaw..." - Pakistan Star Roasted Once Again For Dropped Catch Against Australia

Bizarre Scenes During Australia vs Pakistan 2nd Test At MCG As Play Delayed Due To This Reason

Australia vs Pakistan 2nd Test Day 3 Live Score Updates

Watch: Stunned Babar Azam's Expression Says It All As Pat Cummins Cleans Him Up With Absolute Peach

Cummins leads Australia fightback after Pakistan take early honours

Australia vs Pakistan 2nd Test Day 1 Live Score Updates

"Mere Paas Bhi Ek Hi Hai": Babar Azam Breaks Female Fan's Heart. Watch

"Blown Away In Just...": Pakistan Great Slams Shan Masood And Co. After "Disappointing" Loss To Australia