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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).

Watch: Usman Khawaja's Baby Daughter Hugs Babar Azam. Internet Can't Keep Calm

Pakistan cricket team skipper Shan Masood along with star batter Babar Azam and other members of the support staff visited the Australian cricketers at their indoor practice session with Christmas gifts on Monday. The Pakistan cricketers had gifts for the cricketers and lollipops for the children present at the Melbourne Cricket Ground facility. The Australian cricketers were extremely happy with the heartwarming gesture and skipper Pat Cummins could not stop praising the effort. A cute moment was when Usman Khawaja's baby daughter hugged Babar and the video of the moment has gone viral on social media.

'That's Uzzy': Australia skipper Cummins backs Khawaja on Gaza views

Australia captain Pat Cummins threw his support behind star opener Usman Khawaja Monday, saying his bid to bring attention to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza was "not offensive".

"Sometimes You Just Gotta Laugh": Usman Khawaja's 'Double Standards' Dig At ICC

Usman Khawaja took to social media to take a dig at the International Cricket Council (ICC) amid the controversy surrounding the governing body's decision to not allow him to sport a 'symbol of peace' on his bat during the second Test match between Australia and Pakistan in Melbourne starting December 26. The Australian cricket team opener earlier wanted to wear shoes that had the messages “all lives are equal” and “freedom is a human right” during the first Test in support of the victims who suffered as a result of the Israel-Hamas conflict. ICC denied that request from Khawaja and later, when he asked for permission to sport the 'dove' symbol on his bat, his request was once again denied.

"I Don't Think That's...": Pat Cummins On Usman Khawaja's 'Dove Logo' For Gaza Crisis

Australian captain Pat Cummins on Monday came in support of his teammate Usman Khawaja, saying the opener's attempt to bring to the fore the humanitarian crisis in Gaza was "not offensive". Cricket's global governing body ICC has rejected Khawaja's application to have a sticker showing a black dove holding an olive branch on his bat and shoes during the Boxing Day Test against Pakistan. Cummins said he finds no difference between Khawaja displaying a dove logo on his shoe and bat to raise awareness of humanitarian issues and teammate Marnus Labuschagne displaying an eagle on his bat which signifies a personal religious message.

"Why Allow Taking Knee For BLM?": Michael Holding Slams ICC Over Usman Khawaja Saga

After Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja was charged with breaching International Cricket Council (ICC) regulations for wearing a black armband during the first Test match against Pakistan in Perth, West indies bowling great Michael Holding slammed the apex cricket governing body. Holding blasted ICC by terming its actions on the Khawaja fiasco as "hypocrisy and lack of moral standing". Khawaja earlier wanted to wear shoes with "all lives are equal" and "freedom is a human right" written on them as a show of solidarity for people suffering due to the Israel-Hamas conflict but the request was turned down by the ICC.

ICC Denies Australia Star Usman Khawaja's 'Gaza Awareness' Request

The International Cricket Council (ICC) denied Australia batter Usman Khawaja's attempt to spread awareness about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The ICC declined Khawaja's latest application to display an image of a dove and an olive branch on his bat and shoes. The ICC's clothing and equipment regulations prohibit players and team officials from displaying personal messages on their clothing or equipment.

ICC Denies Usman Khawaja Another Permission As 'Gesture' Row Continues: Reports

Australia's Usman Khawaja has been denied permission to place a peace symbol on his bat and shoes for the Boxing Day Test against Pakistan, reports said on Sunday. A sticker showing a black dove and the words 01:UDHR -- a reference to Article One of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights -- was on his bat and shoes during training in Melbourne on Sunday. The star batter had multiple meetings with Cricket Australia over recent days to find a message that would be appropriate for the second Test this week, local media said. But his latest humanitarian gesture has been turned down by the International Cricket Committee, The Australian and Melbourne Age newspapers reported. The ICC were not immediately available for comment.

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

Watch: Usman Khawaja's Baby Daughter Hugs Babar Azam. Internet Can't Keep Calm

'That's Uzzy': Australia skipper Cummins backs Khawaja on Gaza views

"Sometimes You Just Gotta Laugh": Usman Khawaja's 'Double Standards' Dig At ICC

"I Don't Think That's...": Pat Cummins On Usman Khawaja's 'Dove Logo' For Gaza Crisis

"Why Allow Taking Knee For BLM?": Michael Holding Slams ICC Over Usman Khawaja Saga

ICC Denies Australia Star Usman Khawaja's 'Gaza Awareness' Request

ICC Denies Usman Khawaja Another Permission As 'Gesture' Row Continues: Reports