925 runs for 11 wickets: Rawalpindi Test headed for draw
Australia's first Test in Pakistan for 24 years was historic in every sense of the word but the cricket on the field proved to be far from riveting.
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Pakistan vs Australia, 1st Test: Usman Khawaja "Isn't Too Happy" With Rawalpindi Crowd. Here's Why
It was almost the perfect homecoming for the Pakistan-born Australia batter Usman Khawaja. He played superbly but got out just inches away from a well-deserving hundred. The left-hander was dismissed for 97 in the first innings of the ongoing first Test against Pakistan at the Pindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi. Khawaja, who born in Islamabad, received a warm welcome from the Pakistan fans after he came out to bat in the first innings. Khawaja, however, had a slight problem with the fans inside the stadium in Rawalpindi. In a video uploaded by the PCB, Khawaja jokingly said that he was not happy with fans who were cheering on his dismissal.
Missed hundred on 'dead' Rawalpindi wicket annoys Australia's Smith
ISLAMABAD : Australia run-machine Steve Smith was kicking himself after missing out on a hundred on a "dead" Rawalpindi wicket on Monday as the opening test against Pakistan headed for a draw.
Pakistan vs Australia, 1st Test, Day 4 Report: Nauman Ali Shines As Rawalpindi Test Heads For A Draw
Pakistan's first home Test against Australia in nearly a quarter of a century looked headed for a draw despite Nauman Ali grabbing four wickets Monday as the tourists reached 449-7 on the fourth day of a rain-hit match in Rawalpindi. When umpires called off play with three overs still to be bowled, Mitchell Starc was on 19 and skipper Pat Cummins four -- with Australia just 27 behind Pakistan's first innings total of 476-4 declared.
Nauman shines as first Pakistan-Australia Test heads for a draw
Nauman Ali grabbing four wickets Monday as the tourists reached 449-7 on the fourth day of a rain-hit match in Rawalpindi. When umpires called off play with three overs still to be bowled, Mitchell Starc was on 12 and skipper Pat Cummins four -- with Australia just 27 behind Pakistan's first innings total of 476-4 declared. Australia are on their first tour to Pakistan since 1998, having previously refused to visit over security fears.
Australia near Pakistan total, draw looms over Rawalpindi run-feast
ISLAMABAD :Australia came close to matching Pakistan's first innings total of 476-4 declared in the opening test as the run-feast in Rawalpindi appeared to be heading for a dull draw on Monday.
"...How Much I Love Him": Ricky Ponting Chokes Up During Tribute To Shane Warne
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting looked extremely emotional and almost broke down in the middle of an interview for the International Cricket Council (ICC), as he spoke about, and paid tribute to, his former teammate and great friend Shane Warne, who passed away recently in Thailand, aged 52, due to a "suspected heart attack".