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Watch: Australian Cricket Team Star Chases Away Pigeons At MCG. Internet Reacts With DDLJ Meme

The first day of the rain-marred second Test match between Australia and Pakistan in Melbourne on Tuesday saw hilarious scenes as Marnus Labuschagne chased away pigeons on the ground. A number of pigeons were sitting near the boundary and Labuschagne turned scarecrow to make them go away. Labuschagne was not the only one as later, Pakistan cricket team fast bowler Hasan Ali also trying to replicate him and chased after the pigeons to leave social media amused. Internet users were quick to react and they came up with a hilarious comparison with famous Bollywood film 'DDLJ'.

AUS vs PAK, 2nd Test: Marnus Labuschagne Immovable As Australia Frustrate Pakistan On Day 1

A stubborn Marnus Labuschagne weathered a storm to help steer Australia to 187-3 on a rain-disrupted opening day of the second Test in Melbourne Tuesday against a probing and resilient Pakistan attack. At stumps, he was unbeaten on a glacial 44 off 120 balls and Travis Head was not out on nine after nearly three hours' play were lost to rain. Pakistan's bowlers found plenty of movement in the overcast conditions and were rewarded with the wickets of David Warner (38), Usman Khawaja (42) and Steve Smith (26).

Viral "Best Spin Allrounders" Photo Confirms Australia's Stance On Ashwin, Jadeja, Axar

When it comes to spin-bowling all-rounders the current generation of cricketers in the Indian team has multiple names that can feature in the all-time list. The likes of Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel can all bat very well while being incredibly threatening with the ball. The reputation that the trio has doesn't just hold true in India but it seems like the Australian cricket team is also of the same opinion. In a picture that has emerged from Australia's dressing room, it does look like they hold the trio of Axar, Jadeja and Ashwin in high regards.

World Test Championship 2021-23 Rewind: A Look Back At Records And Unforgettable Moments Of Test Cricket

The ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2021-23 cycle witnessed two years of enthralling cricket action among nine Test cricket-playing nations. As many as 57 out of 69 Tests produced results and only 12 matches ended in draws, proving that ICC's idea of adding context to the longest format with the World Test Championship turned out to be a masterstroke.

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.

IND vs SA: How Has Jasprit Bumrah Performed In Boxing Day Tests? Here's A Look At Statistics

During the first Test between India and South Africa at Centurion, a much-anticipated Boxing Day affair, Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah will be wearing the whites for the first time in around one and the half years. The first Test of the two-match series will be starting from Tuesday at Centurion. Bumrah, who last played a Test for India against England at Birmingham in July last year as a captain, will be playing his first Test in a long while after struggling with injuries that kept him out for much of this year.

Injured Pakistan Pacer Khurram Shahzad To Miss Remainder Of Australia Test Series

Pakistan suffered a setback Thursday with pace bowler Khurram Shahzad ruled out of their series against Australia after pulling up sore following a heavy defeat in the first Test. The 24-year-old impressed on his debut in Perth, finishing with match figures of 5-128, removing Steve Smith twice. But he complained of discomfort and scans showed a stress fracture in the ribs along with an abdominal muscle tear.

IPL 2024 Full Player List Of Sold And Unsold Stars

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 auctions are here and all the ten franchises have arrived in Dubai for the showpiece event. The likes of Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Rachin Ravindra and others are ready to go under the hammer for the available 77 slots. A total of 333 players will be going under the hammer, out of which, 214 are Indians and 119 are overseas players of which 2 players are from associate nations. The total capped players are 116, uncapped players are 215 and 2 from associate nations.

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Watch: Australian Cricket Team Star Chases Away Pigeons At MCG. Internet Reacts With DDLJ Meme

AUS vs PAK, 2nd Test: Marnus Labuschagne Immovable As Australia Frustrate Pakistan On Day 1

Viral "Best Spin Allrounders" Photo Confirms Australia's Stance On Ashwin, Jadeja, Axar

World Test Championship 2021-23 Rewind: A Look Back At Records And Unforgettable Moments Of Test Cricket

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

IND vs SA: How Has Jasprit Bumrah Performed In Boxing Day Tests? Here's A Look At Statistics

Injured Pakistan Pacer Khurram Shahzad To Miss Remainder Of Australia Test Series

IPL 2024 Full Player List Of Sold And Unsold Stars