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Australia vs Pakistan 3rd Test Day 1 Live Score Updates: Aamer Jamal Leads Pakistan Fightback After Pat Cummins Takes 5

Australia vs Pakistan 3rd Test Day 1 Live Score Updates: Pakistan are nine wickets down against Australia on Day 1 of the ongoing third Test in Sydney. Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Ali Agha hit half-centuries to keep Pakistan afloat after top-order collapse. For Australia, Pat Cummins bagged a five-wicket haul, while Mitchell Starc also bagged a couple. Earlier, Pakistan had won the toss and opted to bat first. David Warner will be looking to bid farewell to his red-ball career with a victory as Australia take on Pakistan in the third Test match in Sydney on Wednesday. Australia opted for an unchanged side while Pakistan decided to make two changes. (Live Scorecard)

Watch - 'Don't Rub It': Pakistan Star Feels After Effects Of Pat Cummins' Bouncer On Chest

Pakistan batter Saud Shakeel copped on blow on his chest on the opening day of the ongoing third Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The incident happened in the 13th over with Pakistan 43/3 after opting to bat first in Sydney. Shakeel tried to duck Australia captain Pat Cummins' bouncer, but the ball did not rise as much as he had expected. Instead, the ball hit Shakeel on the chest and the physios came out to check on the batter. While a physio tried to massage his chest, Shakeel was still feeling the after effects of Cummins' delivery as he urged the medic not to rub the bruised part.

'Do You Want To Be A Millionaire': Wasim Akram's Straight Talk As Shaheen Afridi Misses 3rd Test, Blasts T20 Cricket

Former Pakistan pace greats Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis criticised the decision to rest fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi in the third and final Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), with Akram warning players to decide if they want to be the greats of their sport or a millionaire by playing T20 cricket. After Pakistan lost the series 2-0, Shaheen has been rested from the final Test at Sydney, which is also Australia opener David Warner's farewell Test.

"Getting Paid A Truckload...": Usman Khawaja On Picking T20 Leagues Over Test Cricket

Australia batter Usman Khawaja has admitted that he would have stopped playing Test cricket by now, had he been asked to play for inferior wages by the board of any other cricketing nation. Ever since South Africa announced their squad for the upcoming Test series against New Zealand, several former cricketers have raised concerns over the future of the 'purest format of the game'. For context, Proteas have named a second string squad for the two match Test series against the Kiwis. Uncapped batter Neil Brand is set to lead out the South African team, consisting of just three players from the ongoing Test series against India.

"Question Marks Were Against Pakistan...": Pat Cummins Breaks Silence After Steve Waugh's "Death Of Test Cricket" Charge

Australia captain Pat Cummins acknowledged that he occasionally worries about the future of the five-day game but he believes the sport isn't as badly declining as people think. Over the past ten years, the red-ball format has suffered a decline in interest at stadiums and viewership due to the T20s' increasing global appeal. Yet, Perth and Melbourne's packed crowds have witnessed Australia's current series against Pakistan. Sydney will host the third Test from January 3 to 7. Australia are presently ranked third in the ICC World Test Championship rankings and holds an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series.

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.

"All That Talent...": Iceland Cricket Trolls Pakistan Team Director Mohammad Hafeez As He Misses Flight For 3rd Test

Pakistan cricket Team director Mohammad Hafeez missed his flight to Sydney for Pakistan's final Test series clash against Australia, according to Geo News. Australia gained an unassailable lead of 2-0 following their second consecutive triumph in the three-match series against the Asian Giants. According to Geo News sources, Hafeez was travelling with his wife and was supposed to travel to Sydney with the Pakistan team but he missed the flight at the airport.

'Sab Sledging Karenge': Young Captain's Pep Talk Ahead Of Match Goes Viral

When we hear the word sledging in cricket, it reminds us of the Australian team during the late 90s and early 2000s. Australia, under the leadership of Steve Waugh and Ricky Ponting, was not only famous for their skills on the field, but also their aggressive sledging of opponents. The side from Down Under won several games with their skills on the field, but there were times when the Australian team of the past had to take a different approach to gain an advantage over their opponents. Ponting's Australia had mastered the art of sledging, winning two World Cup titles under that period.

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Australia vs Pakistan 3rd Test Day 1 Live Score Updates: Aamer Jamal Leads Pakistan Fightback After Pat Cummins Takes 5

Watch - 'Don't Rub It': Pakistan Star Feels After Effects Of Pat Cummins' Bouncer On Chest

'Do You Want To Be A Millionaire': Wasim Akram's Straight Talk As Shaheen Afridi Misses 3rd Test, Blasts T20 Cricket

"Getting Paid A Truckload...": Usman Khawaja On Picking T20 Leagues Over Test Cricket

"Question Marks Were Against Pakistan...": Pat Cummins Breaks Silence After Steve Waugh's "Death Of Test Cricket" Charge

Shaheen Afridi Not Picked For 3rd Test vs Australia. Harsha Bhogle Says, Pakistan "Looks A Bit Thin"

"All That Talent...": Iceland Cricket Trolls Pakistan Team Director Mohammad Hafeez As He Misses Flight For 3rd Test

'Sab Sledging Karenge': Young Captain's Pep Talk Ahead Of Match Goes Viral