Steve Smith - players.bio

Watch: How David Warner Tackled Pakistan Bowlers With A Smile On His Face In Rawalpindi Test

Having been made to toil on the first two days of the opening Test against Pakistan, Australia returned the favour on Day 3 by piling on the runs in Rawalpindi. Usman Khawaja and David Warner put on 156 runs for the opening wicket to frustrate the Pakistan bowlers. Khawaja was dismissed for a brilliant 97 while Warner made 68. Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith then took centrestage as Australia reached 271 for two at stumps on Day 3. Despite some stare downs from Pakistan bowlers, Warner took on the opposition with a smile on his face.

Cricket-Overnight rain delays start of Rawalpindi test

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Wet outfield caused by overnight rain delayed the start of the fourth day's play in the opening test between Australia and Pakistan on Monday.

Overnight rain delays start of Rawalpindi test

ISLAMABAD : Wet outfield caused by overnight rain delayed the start of the fourth day's play in the opening test between Australia and Pakistan on Monday.

Watch: Mohammad Rizwan Steps In To Help After Marnus Labuschagne Is Struck By Ball

Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan gave Australia batter Marnus Labuschagne a gentle rub on his right arm after the latter was struck by a ball while batting on the third day of the opening Test between the two sides in Rawalpindi on Sunday. Labuschagne was facing a delivery from Pakistan spinner Nauman Ali when he failed to connect while trying to sweep it towards leg. The ball spun in a way that it hit Labuschagne's right forearm after pitching outside the leg stump. Rizwan, who was keeping behind the stumps, stepped in to help Labuschagne and gave the latter a gentle rub on his right forearm.

Pakistan vs Australia live updates: Big runs on offer for Aussies on day four of Rawalpindi Test

Australia has work to do yet to establish a first-innings lead on day four of the first Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi.

Usman Khawaja falls short of century in Rawalpindi Test as Aussies fight back

Australian opener Usman Khawaja fell three runs short of a memorable century in the country of his birth on the third day of the first Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi on Sunday.

Usman Khawaja misses hundred for Australia as Pakistan Test hit by rain

Usman Khawaja missed out on a century in the country of his birth by three runs Sunday as his side made a strong response to Pakistan on the third day of the first Test in Rawalpindi. Bad light stopped play and then rain poured down with Australia on 271-2, trailing Pakistan by 205 runs with eight wickets remaining after the home side declared Saturday at 476-4. Marnus Labuschagne was on 69 and Steve Smith 24.

First Benaud-Qadir Test, day three details

PAKISTAN V AUSTRALIA, FIRST TEST, DAY THREE:

Contacts

Steve Smith Sport News

Watch: How David Warner Tackled Pakistan Bowlers With A Smile On His Face In Rawalpindi Test

Cricket-Overnight rain delays start of Rawalpindi test

Overnight rain delays start of Rawalpindi test

Watch: Mohammad Rizwan Steps In To Help After Marnus Labuschagne Is Struck By Ball

Pakistan vs Australia live updates: Big runs on offer for Aussies on day four of Rawalpindi Test

Usman Khawaja falls short of century in Rawalpindi Test as Aussies fight back

Usman Khawaja misses hundred for Australia as Pakistan Test hit by rain

First Benaud-Qadir Test, day three details