Alex Carey falls short of first century as Australia dominate Pakistan in second Test
Alex Carey fell seven runs short of his first century as Australia's batters maintained control of the second Test in Karachi on Sunday.
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2nd Test: Khawaja and Carey lead Australia to 505/8 against Pakistan in Karachi
Khawaja's marathon 160 and Alex Carey's career-best 93 helped Australia rack up 505 for eight against Pakistan on day two of the second Test on Sunday. It was a day of painstaking accumulation at the National Stadium where the Pakistan bowlers kept the run rate under check but only five wickets fell in three sessions for all their hard work under a harsh sun. Mitchell Starc saw off 95 deliveries for his dour unbeaten 28 and Australia captain Pat Cummins was unbeaten on nought at the close.
Khawaja and Carey lead Australia to 505-8 in Karachi
KARACHI, Pakistan :Usman Khawaja's marathon 160 and Alex Carey's career-best 93 helped Australia rack up 505 for eight against Pakistan on day two of the second test on Sunday.
Khawaja falls for 160, Australia 407-7 at tea
KARACHI, Pakistan :Usman Khawaja fell after a marathon 160 as Australia lost three wickets in the second session to be 407 for seven at tea on day two of the second test against Pakistan on Sunday.
Khawaja eyes 200, Australia 332-4 in Karachi test
KARACHI, Pakistan : Opener Usman Khawaja was on course for a maiden test double hundred as Australia cruised to 332 for four at lunch on day two of the second test against Pakistan on Sunday.
"It's Ridiculous": Waqar Younis Tears Into Pakistan's Tactics On Day 1 Of 2nd Test Against Australia
Former Pakistan skipper Waqar Younis slammed the team for their "tactics" against Australia on Day 1 of the ongoing second Test at the National Stadium in Karachi. This comes after the first Test had ended in a tame draw as batters dominated their counterparts. There was a lot criticism off the pitch used in Rawalpindi, and the Pakistan team had also received a demerit point under ICC Pitch and Outfield Monitoring Process. With the Australia batters being largely untroubled on Day 1, Waqar termed Pakistan's tactics as "ridiculous", saying that the game is already heading towards another stalemate ahead of the final Test in Lahore.
Cricket-Khawaja eyes 200, Australia 332-4 in Karachi test
KARACHI, Pakistan (Reuters) - Opener Usman Khawaja was on course for a maiden test double hundred as Australia cruised to 332 for four at lunch on day two of the second test against Pakistan on Sunday.
Watch: Mohammad Rizwan Hilariously Asks Steve Smith For Advice On DRS Call In Pakistan vs Australia 2nd Test
Mohammad Rizwan and Steve Smith shared a light-hearted moment during the ongoing second Test match between Australia and Pakistan at the National Stadium in Karachi on Saturday. The incident took place in the 71st over when Pakistan in a dilemma on whether to use the DRS against Steve Smith. Smith was batting on 54 at the time. With the timer running out, Rizwan put his arms around Smith, and asked if his side should go for the DRS. Eventually, the hosts didn't go for it and Smith was finally dismissed in the 86th over after registering 72 runs off 214 balls.