Aamer Jamal leads Pakistan's fightback in Sydney Test
Pakistan continued to defy expectations as they once again took the fight to the Australian camp, posting a respectable 313 on the opening day of the third Test in Sydney on Wednesday.
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Shaheen Afridi Not Picked For 3rd Test vs Australia. Harsha Bhogle Says, Pakistan "Looks A Bit Thin"
Pakistan's star pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi and opener Imam-ul-Haq have been rested for the third and final Test against Australia, which begins on Wednesday. Pakistan on Tuesday announced their playing XI for the New Year's Test against Australia. The 21-year-old Saim Ayub and 30-year-old Sajid Khan have been drafted into the playing XI. Saim, who debuted in T20 international cricket in March of last year, joins the team after putting up strong List A results for Karachi. He's never played a Test match before. During his eight T20I matches thus far, he has amassed 123 runs at an average of 17.57.
Pakistan To Bring In Uncapped Opener Saim Ayub For 3rd Test vs Australia
Pakistan are expected to field the 21-year-old uncapped opener Saim Ayub in the third and final Test against Australia at Sydney, beginning on January 3. After the dismal form of experienced opener Imam-ul-Haq whose slow batting has come under criticism in the Pakistan cricket circles, the word is that the team management has finally decided to take a chance with Ayub. The young southpaw has played eight T20Is this year and is widely regarded as a specialist in this format with just 14 First-Class games under his belt.
"I Was Called Black Monkey": Mohammed Siraj Recalls Racism Incident On Australia Tour
Racism remains one of the biggest problems in sports. Time and again, incidents of players being abused on the field, be it in football, cricket or other sports, have been reported. Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj was also subjected to racism on the tour of Australia in 2021 during the Sydney Test. More than two years since the incident took place, Siraj has opened up on the dark episode of his career, revealing that he was called a 'black monkey' by a section of Australian supporters in the stadium.
Sammons hails Verreynne's promising form: He has a 'clear identity'
Proteas batting coach Justin Sammons hailed wicketkeeper-batter Kyle Verreynne on his standout performance during ongoing South Africa's Test match series against Australia.
Sammons admits Proteas batters' confidence has taken a hit Down Under: 'We slipped up'
Proteas batting coach Justin Sammons acknowledges it's been a tough tour and admitted that the batter's confidence had taken a hit during their three-match Test series against Australia.
Day 3 washout raises Khawaja conundrum for Australia in Sydney Test, Proteas relieved
The entire third day of the final Sydney Test was washed out Friday forcing a reappraisal of Australia's push for a series clean sweep over South Africa.
Will do everything possible to be fit for Test series against India: Cameron Green
While the 23-year-old, who emerged the second-highest earner ever in the history of the IPL auctions in Kochi recently, will miss the third and final Test against South Africa at Sydney due to a fractured index finger, Green said he wants to be quickly ready for the "mentally and physically" challenging India tour.The Border-Gavaskar Trophy tour is crucial for both India and Australia as the World Test Championship final slots are at stake for both sides, and Green does not want to miss the opportunity to be part of such an important series."It obviously hurts not playing for Australia (in the final Test versus South Africa at Sydney). I've played every game since I debuted, so it's going to feel a bit weird watching Test cricket from home," said Green, who suffered a serious finger injury after getting hit by an Anrich Nortje bouncer on Tuesday.