Pakistan vs Australia: What can the tail add to the first-innings total on day three of Karachi Test
Australia's tail is finally exposed after two straight days of batting in the second Test against Pakistan in Karachi.
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Watch: Faheem Ashraf's Stunning One-Handed Catch To Dismiss Steve Smith In Pakistan vs Australia 2nd Test
Pakistan's Faheem Ashraf took a stunning one-handed catch at second slip to send Australia's Steve Smith back to the pavilion on the opening day of the second Test between the two sides in Karachi on Saturday. Smith was batting on 72 when he nicked a Hasan Ali delivery to the slips. Ashraf showed great reflexes as he immediately dived to his left and took a low catch with his left hand to remove Smith. Australia ended the day at 251/3, with opener Usman Khawaja unbeaten on 127, having earlier won the toss and opted to bat.
"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.
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.
Pakistan vs Australia, 2nd Test, Day 2 Live Score: Usman Khawaja Key As Australia Eye Big Total Against Pakistan
PAK vs AUS, 2nd Test, Day 2 Live Updates: Australia will eye a big total when they resume play on Day 2 at 251 for three against Pakistan in the ongoing second Test at the National Stadium in Karachi. Usman Khawaja was batting unbeaten on 127 while Nathan Lyon had joined him as a nightwatchman after Steve Smith (72) had got out ahead of stumps on Day 1. Khawaja will look to take Australia to a big total but would need a helping hand. Earlier, David Warner (36) and Marnus Labuschagne (0) had got out on quick succession. For Pakistan, Hasan Ali and Faheem Ashraf have taken a wicket each. Pakistan will hope to roll over Australia as early as possible on Day 2. Initially, Australia had won the toss and elected to bat. (Live Scorecard)
Usman Khawaja delighted with hometown century on day one of second Pakistan Test
Usman Khawaja says his Test ton in front of some of his Karachi family is something special.
Marnus Labuschagne pokes fun at himself after getting out for a duck vs Pakistan
Australia star Marnus Labuschagne was able to see the funny side after getting run out for a duck in the second Test against Pakistan in Karachi.
Australia in Pakistan: Usman Khawaja hits emotional hundred in country of birth in second Test
Australia's Usman Khawaja scored an emotional century in the country of his birth on day one of the second Test against Pakistan in Karachi.