Pakistan v Australia live updates: Historic first Test to get underway on day one in Rawalpindi
For the first time in 24 years, Australia is playing a Test match in Pakistan.
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Rodney Marsh Dies At 74: "Absolutely Shattered" Cricket Fraternity Reacts
Rod Marsh was remembered as "a colossal figure" in Australian cricket Friday who gave close to 50 years' service to the sport as tributes poured in after he died following a heart attack at a charity event last week. The 74-year-old, who played 96 Tests and was later a long-time national selector, had been in an induced coma and passed away peacefully in an Adelaide hospital on Friday morning, his family confirmed.
'A colossal figure': Australian cricket great Rod Marsh dies at 74
Rod Marsh was remembered as "a colossal figure" in Australian cricket Friday who gave close to 50 years' service to the sport as tributes poured in after he died following a heart attack at a charity event last week. The 74-year-old Marsh, who played 96 Tests and was later a long-time national selector, had been in an induced coma and passed away peacefully in an Adelaide hospital on Friday morning, his family confirmed. "We are so grateful for all the love and support our family has received from so many people over the last week," they said in a statement. "It has given us strength in the most difficult week of our lives."
Former Australia wicketkeeper and England selector Rod Marsh dies aged 74
Former Australia wicketkeeper and England selector Rod Marsh has died at the age of 74.
Cummins eager for special Pakistan Test
Pat Cummins reckons this is more than just a game of Test cricket.
Pakistan vs Australia, 1st Test: "Brave Enough To Take On Opportunities," Says Pat Cummins
Australia's arrival in Pakistan for their first Test tour of the country since 1998 has been billed as a significant event for the cricket world and it is definitely important. Pat Cummins turn to his team's batting line up saying there could be times when the scoreboard will only tick over at two runs an over and they have to be prepared to bat. The Australian captain said they have to learn the beats of playing Test cricket on the sub-continent pitches to win against the hosts. "There could be times when the scoreboard is only ticking over at two runs an over and for our batting group we've just got to be prepared to bat and bat and bat," said Pat Cummins as reported by ESPNcricinfo.
Pakistan vs Australia: 'Looks a good wicket', Pat Cummins upbeat for historic Rawalpindi Test
Pat Cummins and Babar Azam on the eve of the match. Rain forced both teams to cancel their practice sessions Thursday, but the forecast is clear for Friday and most of Saturday, with showers likely on the last three days of play. Despite the weather, Cummins and Azam were geared up for the historic Test -- to be played in front of a sell-out 16,000 crowd in Rawalpindi, the garrison city just south of the capital, Islamabad. Australia haven't toured Pakistan since 1998 as security issues kept international teams from visiting, and as a result are unfamiliar with the local pitches. "It looks like a good wicket... as expected," Cummins told reporters on the eve of the match.
Aussies mulling first Test team: Cummins
As Pakistan keep their deck under wraps, Pat Cummins is also keeping his playing cards hidden on the eve of Australia's first Test match in the country for 24 years.