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Australia vs Pakistan, 2nd Test: Frustrated Shaheen Afridi Sledges Marnus Labuschagne During Intense Duel On Day 1. Video Viral

Pakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi and Australia's Marnus Labuschagne were involved in a heated exchange on Day 1 of the ongoing Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Tuesday. Shaheen was seen sledging Labuschagne early in the second session as the Australian batter survived a fiery spell from Pakistan's pace ace. Shaheen showed a bit of aggression, trying to rattle Labuschagne, who showed great composure early on in his innings. Several pictures and videos of their intense battle have gone viral on social media.

Watch: Pakistan Star Abdullah Shafique's Dropped David Warner Catch Is Fodder For Memes

Catches win matches, as goes the saying but Pakistan didn't have the best of start in the field as they took on Australia in the second Test of series in Melbourne. The tourists let the chance of getting the dangerous Aussie opening batter David Warner out early as Abdullah Shafique dropped one of the easiest chances in the slips. David Warner edged a delivery from Shaheen Shah Afridi into the hands of Shafique who just coudn't grab the ball successfully, leaving his teammates disappointed and Warner amused.

Watch: Shaheen Afridi Can't Believe As Asad Shafique Drops Sitter, Gives David Warner Lifeline

Catches win matches, as goes the saying but Pakistan didn't have the best of start in the field as they took on Australia in the second Test of series in Melbourne. The tourists let the chance of getting the dangerous Aussie opening batter David Warner out early as Asad Shafique dropped one of the easiest chances in the slips. David Warner edged a delivery from Shaheen Shah Afridi into the hands of Shafique who just coudn't grab the ball successfully, leaving his teammates disappointed and Warner amused.

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)

"You Are Going To Become A 'Medium Pacer'": Pakistan Legend Blasts Shaheen Afridi

The fast bowlers of Pakistan have come under the scanner after their lack of pace against Australia in the first Test in Perth. Pakistan are quite restricted in terms of putting up a quality pace bowling line-up with Naseem Shah nursing an injury and Haris Rauf opting out of the ongoing three-match Test series against Australia. Without experience, the majority of the burden fell on Shan Masood's deputy Shaheen Shah Afridi, but even he struggled to generate pace. Criticising the left-arm pacer, Pakistan's pace legend Waqar Younis said that if he continues like this, he will become a 'medium pacer'.

"Everyone Was Slightly Surprised": Mitchell Starc On Pakistan's Lack Of Pace In 1st Test Against Australia

Australia's experienced left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc was "surprised" to see Pakistan's lack of pace in the first Test which was one of the most talked about points. Pakistan are quite restricted in terms of putting up a quality pace bowling line-up with Naseem Shah nursing an injury and Haris Rauf opting out of the Test series. Without experience, the majority of the burden fell on Shan Masood's deputy Shaheen Shah Afridi, but even he struggled to generate pace. "I think everyone was slightly surprised at the lower pace of the Pakistan bowlers, when you're generally used to some guys getting in the 150s [kph]. I don't think that pace is the be all and end all but it certainly plays a part and can help," Starc said, speaking to media as quoted from ESPNcricinfo.

"Thing Of The Past...": Ex-India Star's Sensational Comment On Rohit Sharma's Batting

Former Indian cricket team batter Sanjay Manjrekar believes that Rohit Sharma has evolved as a batter and he no longer has a weakness against quality left-arm fast bowlers. In the past, Rohit has struggled against left-arm pacers but Manjrekar cited his performance in the Cricket World Cup 2023 to point out that the weakness is no longer present. Manjrekar said that Rohit came up against Mitchell Starc and Shaheen Afridi but his confident and aggressive batting showed a massive improvement.

Pakistan pick fresh faces for New Zealand series in leadup to T20 World Cup

Pakistan have given three players their first call-ups to the T20 squad for next month's five-match series in New Zealand and also included Haris Rauf despite friction over the pace bowler's decision to skip the test tour of Australia.

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Australia vs Pakistan, 2nd Test: Frustrated Shaheen Afridi Sledges Marnus Labuschagne During Intense Duel On Day 1. Video Viral

Watch: Pakistan Star Abdullah Shafique's Dropped David Warner Catch Is Fodder For Memes

Watch: Shaheen Afridi Can't Believe As Asad Shafique Drops Sitter, Gives David Warner Lifeline

Australia vs Pakistan 2nd Test Day 1 Live Score Updates

"You Are Going To Become A 'Medium Pacer'": Pakistan Legend Blasts Shaheen Afridi

"Everyone Was Slightly Surprised": Mitchell Starc On Pakistan's Lack Of Pace In 1st Test Against Australia

"Thing Of The Past...": Ex-India Star's Sensational Comment On Rohit Sharma's Batting

Pakistan pick fresh faces for New Zealand series in leadup to T20 World Cup