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Boring draw in first Test deflates Australia's much-hyped return to Pakistan

Australia to return to Pakistan but only five days for a lifeless Rawalpindi pitch to sap much of the enthusiasm generated by the drought-breaking Test series. With just 14 wickets falling in the match, the drawn series-opener pleased few apart from the teams' top order batsmen who gleefully boosted their averages until it was called off an hour early on Tuesday. Pakistan may claim a moral victory after Rawalpindi humbled Australia's vaunted pace attack, and the draw may ultimately prove important for the hosts' chances of winning the series and gaining points in the World Test Championship.

Leg spinner Mitch Swepson a good chance for Test debut against Pakistan in Karachi

Mitchell Swepson is the frontrunner to be handed an emotional Test debut just a week after the death of mentor Shane Warne, as Australia leans towards two spinners for Karachi.

Swepson favoured for emotional Test debut

Mitchell Swepson is the frontrunner to be handed an emotional Test debut just a week after the death of mentor Shane Warne, as Australia lean towards two spinners for Karachi.

Australia Captain Pat Cummins Reacts To Criticism Of Rawalpindi Pitch After Dull Draw Against Pakistan

Australian skipper Pat Cummins said he would leave it to fans and commentators to pass judgement on a dead wicket that saw his team's first Test in Pakistan in nearly a quarter of a century end in a tame draw in Rawalpindi on Tuesday. "I think the players always want a fair battle between bat and ball, and that's when I think Test cricket is at its best and most rewarding," the diplomatic Cummins said when asked about a pitch that yielded 1,187 runs for just 14 wickets over five days.

ICC won't rate Rawalpindi pitch poor: PCB source

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) does not think that the ICC will rate it 'poor' or 'not up to the mark' for Test cricket. The Test between hosts Pakistan and Australia ended in a high-scoring draw but visiting skipper Pat Cummins and top batter Steve Smith were not impressed with the quality of the strip. "Turning up to a pitch that's probably not a traditional pitch you would get here in Rawalpindi, and it's probably clear they've made an effort to try and nullify the pace bowling," Cummins said.

Pindi wicket similar to MCG 2017: Cummins

Pat Cummins has claimed Rawalpindi's dour wicket was similar to the one at the MCG in 2017, which attracted a "poor" rating from the ICC and three demerit points.

1st Test: Imam-ul-Haq gets second hundred, Rawalpindi run-feast ends in a draw

Imam-ul-Haq smashed his second hundred in the run-feast in Rawalpindi but Australia's first test in Pakistan in 24 years ended in a dull draw on Tuesday. Opting to bat on run-filled surface, Pakistan had made 476-4 before declaring their first innings at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. By the time they bowled out Australia for 459 on the final day, the chances of any team winning the contest had evaporated.

Bowlers' confidence intact despite Rawalpindi struggle, says Cummins

ISLAMABAD : Australia captain Pat Cummins denied the confidence of his bowling attack had taken a hit after their struggle in the drawn opening test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi.

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Boring draw in first Test deflates Australia's much-hyped return to Pakistan

Leg spinner Mitch Swepson a good chance for Test debut against Pakistan in Karachi

Swepson favoured for emotional Test debut

Australia Captain Pat Cummins Reacts To Criticism Of Rawalpindi Pitch After Dull Draw Against Pakistan

ICC won't rate Rawalpindi pitch poor: PCB source

Pindi wicket similar to MCG 2017: Cummins

1st Test: Imam-ul-Haq gets second hundred, Rawalpindi run-feast ends in a draw

Bowlers' confidence intact despite Rawalpindi struggle, says Cummins