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Steve Smith Stops Play For Bizarre Reason During Sydney Test - Video Is Viral

The play was stopped for a bizarre reason that left the commentators in splits during Day 3 of the third Test match between Pakistan and Australia in Sydney on Friday. Steve Smith complained about something on the side screen that was distracting him while batting. It is quite common for batters to adjust the side screen or complain about some crowd movement while batting. However, it turned out to be a little bundle of tape that was causing the problem and the commentators were left amused.

India Lose World No 1 Spot In Tests Despite South Africa Test Win. Top Team Is...

Despite a seven-wicket win at Cape Town to draw their two-match series in South Africa, India were toppled from the top spot in ICC Test rankings by Australia on Friday. Australia's impressive effort to take an unassailable 2-0 lead over Pakistan at home in the on-going three-match series has helped them move up in the rankings. The third match of that rubber is currently underway in Sydney. “Australia's impressive run at home against Pakistan helped them take the crown of the No. 1 Test team once again, having last held the spot briefly following their WTC Final victory,” the ICC stated in a release. In the previous update, India had more points in their kitty despite being tied with Australia at 118 rating points each.

"Over The Moon Now": Aamer Jamal On Representing Pakistan In Tests Against Australia

Pakistan batting all-rounder Aamer Jamal said on Friday that he was proud to represent his country in the ongoing three-match Test series against Australia in Sydney. While speaking at the Tea break on day three of the Test match, Jamal said that it was a big "achievement" for him to represent his country in the long-format game. He added that the captain, vice captain, and coaching staff are giving him the confidence to perform well in the series. Talking about his 82-run knock in Pakistan's first inning, Jamal added that his partnership with Mir Hamza helped the visitors get back in the game.

Watch: How Pakistan Avoided 5-Run Penalty Despite Ball Landing In Player's Cap

Pakistan star Saim Ayub had an awkward moment on the field while he was running to prevent a ball from crossing the boundary. As Ayub's foot got stuck into the field, a piece uprooted, triggering a scary tumble from the Pakistan star. While no serious damage was done, the ball did touch Ayub's cap in the process. However, the match officials refused to award a 5-run penalty to the Australian team. Cricket Australia later clarified why.

David Warner "Started Laughing...": Virender Sehwag Recalls His Prediction For Retiring Australia Star

Former India opening batter Virender Sehwag is "proud" of what his ex-Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) teammate David Warner has achieved in Test cricket. Sehwag's comment came ahead of Warner's farewell Test against Pakistan, which got underway at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Wednesday. The 37-year-old will bid adieu to Test cricket after the match at his home ground. During a interview with Cricbuzz, Sehwag was delighted that Warner was able to break most of his records, except for the strike rate.

'Relieved' David Warner Reacts After Being Reunited With His Baggy Green Cap

Australia opener David Warner announced on Friday that he has found his baggy green cap after losing it four days ago while travelling from Melbourne to Sydney before the start of the third Test match against Pakistan. The baggy green cap that Warner wore in his Test debut in 2011 was found at the team hotel in Sydney, although how it got there remains unclear. On Friday morning, Warner took to his official Instagram account and posted a video holding his iconic cap, thanking the people who helped find it.

Australia vs Pakistan 3rd Test Day 3 Live Score Updates

Australia vs Pakistan 3rd Test Day 3 Live Updates: Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith will aim to keep Australia moving against Pakistan on Day 3 of the third and final Test match in Sydney. Pakistan captured the key wickets of Australia openers David Warner and Usman Khawaja before rain washed out the second day's play. Labuschagne was on 23 and Steve Smith 6 in their team's 116 for 2 before play was ended by bad light and rain before Tea. (LIVE SCORECARD)

Pakistan Star Reveals How 'Pee Break' Earned David Warner A Lifeline In Farewell Test

Pakistan star Agha Salman has revealed how his pee break helped Australia's star opener David Warner earn a lifeline during the third Test match at Sydney Cricket Ground. During Australia's first innings, Warner edged a good length ball which was bowled outside off stump from Pakistan pacer Aamer Jamal. The ball took the outside edge of Warner's willow but debutant Saim Ayub dropped the catch at first slip. After the day's play, Salman revealed that Saim's fielding position was third slip but since he had gone for a pee break, the debutant had to switch his role.

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Steve Smith Stops Play For Bizarre Reason During Sydney Test - Video Is Viral

India Lose World No 1 Spot In Tests Despite South Africa Test Win. Top Team Is...

"Over The Moon Now": Aamer Jamal On Representing Pakistan In Tests Against Australia

Watch: How Pakistan Avoided 5-Run Penalty Despite Ball Landing In Player's Cap

David Warner "Started Laughing...": Virender Sehwag Recalls His Prediction For Retiring Australia Star

'Relieved' David Warner Reacts After Being Reunited With His Baggy Green Cap

Australia vs Pakistan 3rd Test Day 3 Live Score Updates

Pakistan Star Reveals How 'Pee Break' Earned David Warner A Lifeline In Farewell Test