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"Nothing Worthwhile Is Easy": Usman Khawaja's Heartfelt Post Amid 'Shoe' Controversy

Australia opener Usman Khawaja came into limelight after he showed solidarity with the people caught in Israel-Hamas conflict. Khawaja was spotted wearing shoes with a message- “All lives are equal”, written on it during the training session ahead of first Test against Pakistan. However, he was forbidden by the International Cricket Council (ICC) to wear them on the match day. Later, some fans during the match between Pakistan and Australia, were seen holding the same slogans which were written on Khawaja's shoes.

"Feel Like I Haven't Played A Heap Of T20 Cricket": Pat Cummins After Joining Sunrisers Hyderabad For IPL 2024

Australia captain Pat Cummins hoped to set IPL 2024 as a base to launch himself into the T20 mode ahead of next year's World Cup to be jointly hosted by USA and the West Indies in June. Cummins, who pulled out of IPL 2023 due to heavy international workload, attracted the second highest paycheck in the auction in Dubai on Tuesday -- Rs 20.50 crore by Sunrisers Hyderabad. His teammate Mitchell Starc was lapped up by Kolkata Knight Riders for a whopping Rs 24.75 crore, the highest ever contract money in the IPL.

"Blown Away In Just...": Pakistan Great Slams Shan Masood And Co. After "Disappointing" Loss To Australia

Former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja lashed out at the team post their 360-run loss to Australia in the first Test of the three-match series. Nathan Lyon took his 500th Test wicket Sunday as Australia dismissed a rattled Pakistan for just 89 to post a thumping 360-run win in the opening Test at Perth. Pakistan's second innings was summed up in 30.2 overs with Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc both claiming three wickets each. Meanwhile, Lyon picked two to rise to 501 Test wickets.

Iceland Cricket Takes Dig At Pakistan Team After Their Loss Against Australia In 1st Test

Iceland Cricket once again took a dig at the Pakistan cricket team ahead of their Boxing Day clash against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). In their hunt for their first Test victory on Australia's soil, Pakistan suffered a massive 360-run defeat in the 1st Test in Perth. They will continue their hunt on December 26 as both teams will square off with Australia fighting to clinch the series, while Pakistan will compete to keep the three-match Test series alive.

Pakistan Penalised For Slow Over-Rate In Perth Test, Lose Two World Test Championship Points

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday announced that Pakistan have been fined 10 per cent of their match fee and penalised two ICC World Test Championship points for maintaining a slow over-rate against Australia in the first Test in Perth. "Pakistan were penalised for maintaining a slow over-rate against Australia in the first Test in Perth. The visitors were fined 10 per cent of their match fee and two ICC World Test Championship points were deducted from their total," ICC announced in an official statement.

"If He Bats Like That, He Can Go Another Year": Ian Healy Praises David Warner

David Warner can continue playing Test cricket for another year if he continues his imperious form displayed against Pakistan in the just concluded first Test in Perth, former Australia wicketkeeper Ian Healy said. The 37-year-old, who scored a match winning 164 off 211 ball in the first innings against Pakistan in the opening Test, which Australia won by 360 runs, is playing his swansong series as he is likely to bid adieu to the longest format of the game after the third Test in Sydney in his home ground.

Watch: Steve Smith's Celebration After Catching Stray Trash On Field Goes Viral

It was a great outing for Australia in the first Test match against Pakistan in Perth on Sunday as the Pat Cummins-led side marched on to a 360-run comprehensive victory. Nathan Lyon picked up his 500th Test wicket as the Australian bowlers made light work of the Pakistan batters and the visitors were bundled out for just 89. It was a clinical showing from the Australian cricketers but there was one light moment that left all of them in splits. A piece of trash entered the field and Australian fielders found it very difficult to catch it due to the wind. Steve Smith finally ended up catching it and his celebration has gone viral on social media.

Pakistan Set To Play Two-Day Practice Game Against Victoria XI

The Pakistan team is set to play a two-day practice game against Victoria XI before the Boxing Day Test against Australia on December 22 and 23. Australia's all-rounded performance sunk Pakistan as the Asian Giants ended up suffering a massive 360-run defeat. Originally, this game was not a part of the tour, but Pakistan made a request to arrange the game due to concerns about lack of practice according to ESPNcricinfo. This game won't be like a four-day Test affair against the Prime Minister's XI, the Pakistan team will get the opportunity to try more than 11 players as it is not a first-class game.

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"Nothing Worthwhile Is Easy": Usman Khawaja's Heartfelt Post Amid 'Shoe' Controversy

"Feel Like I Haven't Played A Heap Of T20 Cricket": Pat Cummins After Joining Sunrisers Hyderabad For IPL 2024

"Blown Away In Just...": Pakistan Great Slams Shan Masood And Co. After "Disappointing" Loss To Australia

Iceland Cricket Takes Dig At Pakistan Team After Their Loss Against Australia In 1st Test

Pakistan Penalised For Slow Over-Rate In Perth Test, Lose Two World Test Championship Points

"If He Bats Like That, He Can Go Another Year": Ian Healy Praises David Warner

Watch: Steve Smith's Celebration After Catching Stray Trash On Field Goes Viral

Pakistan Set To Play Two-Day Practice Game Against Victoria XI