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Australia's Border Gavaskar Trophy Preference Slammed By World Cup-Winning Captain After Loss To Pakistan In ODI Series

Australia's former captain Michael Clarke expressed strong concerns over the decision by team management to rest key players in the third and final ODI against Pakistan, a move that contributed to Pakistan's historic ODI series win over Australia on their home soil for the first time in 22 years. Clarke voiced his frustrations on Big Sports Breakfast, questioning why the team prioritised rest for star players over a chance to secure the series win.

First Time In 22 Years: Pakistan Register Rare Feat With ODI Series Win vs Australia

Saim Ayub hit 42 and Abdullah Shafique 37 as Pakistan raced to a commanding eight-wicket victory and their first one-day series win in Australia for 22 years on Sunday. After bowling out the woeful world champions for a miserly 140 at Perth Stadium, Mohammad Rizwan's team reached their target in the 27th over. The impressive performance, aided by high-quality bowling from Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf, ensured a first ODI series win in Australia since 2002.

Watch: Shaheen Afridi Grimaces In Pain After Dislocating Thumb In Perth ODI vs Australia. What Babar Azam Does Next Stuns All

Pakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi was seen grimacing in pain after he seemed to have dislocated his left thumb during the third and final ODI against Australia in Perth. However, his teammate Babar Azam came to the rescue, fixing it by pulling the thumb. The incident happened in the 26th over when Sean Abbott hit Shaheen's ball towards midwicket. Shaheen, who was at the non-striker's end, copped a blow to his bowling thumb while trying to collect the throw in front of the stumps.

Aus vs Pak Live Score Updates 3rd ODI: Pakistan Skipper Mohammad Rizwan Wins Toss, Opts To Bowl vs Australia

Aus vs Pak Live Updates 3rd ODI: Pakistan skipper Mohammad Rizwan won the toss and chose to bowl in the third and final one-dayer against Australia in Perth on Sunday. The series is finely poised at 1-1 after the hosts' two-wicket win in Melbourne before Pakistan stormed back with a dominant nine-wicket victory at Adelaide. Pat Cummins, Steve Smith, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc and Marnus Labuschagne to miss the third ODI to prepare for the Test series against India. Josh Inglis, who was named in the squad for the 1st Test against India, will lead the team in Cummins' absence. (Live Scorecard)

Ex-Australian Skipper Tim Paine Identifies Sam Konstas As Long-Term Replacement For Usman Khawaja

Former Australian skipper Tim Paine picked up young batting star Sam Konstas as a replacement for opening batter Usman Khawaja in Tests if the veteran hung up his boots. Paine was speaking on SEN as Konstas participated in the two-match unofficial Test series against India A. Konstas first taste of major success was securing the ICC U19 World Cup title win with Australia this year. In the tournament, Konstas scored 191 runs in seven innings at an average of 27.28, including a century.

Watch: Australia Star Baits Mohammad Rizwan Into Taking DRS In 2nd ODI. The Result Is Hilarious

Australia spinner Adam Zampa had a hilarious exchange with newly appointed Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan during the second ODI of a three-match series in Adelaide on Friday. The incident happened in the 34th over of Australia's innings, which came to a premature end on the final ball of the 35th over. After Pakistan opted to bowl, Australia, following their narrow defeat in the series opener in Melbourne, could only manage 163 at the Adelaide Oval. Amid Australia's batting collapse, an incident involving Zampa and Rizwan caught the attention of the fans.

"The Word 'Marvelous'...": Shahid Afridi's Flowery Words After Pakistan's Emphatic Win vs Australia

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi praised skipper Mohammad Rizwan and the entire team following their nine-wicket victory over Australia in the second ODI at Adelaide on Friday. Haris Rauf, Saim Ayub, and Abdullah Shafique led Pakistan's dominant comeback, securing a powerful nine-wicket win over Australia to level the three-match series 1-1. After the match, Afridi took to X, expressing that "when a captain inspires, the team fires". He also commended Rizwan, Haris, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Saim, and Abdullah for their "marvellous" performances.

LIVE | Australia v Pakistan, 2nd ODI

Pakistan skipper Mohammad Rizwan won the toss and opted to bowl in the second of a three-game one-day series against Australia in Adelaide on Friday.

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Australia's Border Gavaskar Trophy Preference Slammed By World Cup-Winning Captain After Loss To Pakistan In ODI Series

First Time In 22 Years: Pakistan Register Rare Feat With ODI Series Win vs Australia

Watch: Shaheen Afridi Grimaces In Pain After Dislocating Thumb In Perth ODI vs Australia. What Babar Azam Does Next Stuns All

Aus vs Pak Live Score Updates 3rd ODI: Pakistan Skipper Mohammad Rizwan Wins Toss, Opts To Bowl vs Australia

Ex-Australian Skipper Tim Paine Identifies Sam Konstas As Long-Term Replacement For Usman Khawaja

Watch: Australia Star Baits Mohammad Rizwan Into Taking DRS In 2nd ODI. The Result Is Hilarious

"The Word 'Marvelous'...": Shahid Afridi's Flowery Words After Pakistan's Emphatic Win vs Australia

LIVE | Australia v Pakistan, 2nd ODI