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Pakistan vs Australia: Fans Train Guns On Rawalpindi Pitch Curator With Brutal Memes

Pakistan's first home Test against Australia in nearly a quarter of a century has not been the best advert for the longest format of the game. It has nothing to do with the quality on show from both teams, rather the pitch at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium has left a lot to be desired. Australia are on their first tour to Pakistan since 1998, having previously refused to visit over security fears, and the Test series was being seen as a chance for Pakistan to test their skills at home against one of the top cricketing nations. However, the first Test has been disappointing with the pitch offering nothing for the bowlers.

"This Isn't Going To Work": Shahid Afridi Slams Rawalpindi Pitch, Pakistan's Team Combination After Draw In 1st Test vs Australia

The first Test between Pakistan and Australia in Rawalpindi ended in a draw and it didn't seem to please Shahid Afridi. The match saw batters enjoying a dream run in the middle with the pitch offering minimum or negligible assistance to the fast bowlers. Afridi seemed quite miffed by not only the pitch, but also the team combination the home side went with. Speaking to Samaa TV, Afridi said: "They didn't think about Australia, the bottom-line was 'we shouldn't lose'. But in the next two Tests in Lahore and Karachi, they have to make good pitches. Results have to come on those pitches. You have to take advantage of your home series, or else when you go to Australia, you're going to struggle."

Ravichandran Ashwin Shares Story Behind Shane Warne's "Strong Shoulders", As Told By Rahul Dravid

India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin said head coach Rahul Dravid was "extremely sad" after Shane Warne's sudden demise. The legendary Australian cricketer died on March 4 due to a heart attack in Thailand. Warne's death at the age of 52 sent shockwaves around the cricketing world. Ashwin said he had a chat with Dravid, who had shared the dressing room with Warne for three years in IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals after battling against each other for a long time in international cricket.

Watch: Mohammad Rizwan Jumps In Joy After Taking Smart Catch To Dismiss Steve Smith During 1st Test

Pakistan's wicket-keeper batter Mohammad Rizwan is a livewire in the field. Whether it is hos batting, his keeping skills or his ability to drive the team with his infectious energy, Rizwan is always bustling with energy. On Monday, Rizwan took a sharp catch of Australian start batter Steve Smith during the ongoing 1st Test between Pakistan and Australia in Rawalpindi.

Australia Captain Pat Cummins Reacts To Criticism Of Rawalpindi Pitch After Dull Draw Against Pakistan

Australian skipper Pat Cummins said he would leave it to fans and commentators to pass judgement on a dead wicket that saw his team's first Test in Pakistan in nearly a quarter of a century end in a tame draw in Rawalpindi on Tuesday. "I think the players always want a fair battle between bat and ball, and that's when I think Test cricket is at its best and most rewarding," the diplomatic Cummins said when asked about a pitch that yielded 1,187 runs for just 14 wickets over five days.

Marnus Labuschagne's Epic Replies To Pakistani Fans' Innovative Placards In Rawalpindi. See Pics

From being the world's first concussion substitute in cricket to becoming one of the world's best Test batters, Marnus Labuschagne has come a long way. A journey that has made the cricketer blossom in his own way. Whenever a cricket fan comes across Marnus' name now, the images that flash right in front of the eyes are those of funny ways in which he lets go of the ball outside the off-stump, or his extremely loud and clear calls to the non-striker asking him to stay put inside his crease. This unorthodox yet charismatic style of batting, although criticized quite often, has been a major reason behind him evolving into one of the pillars of the current Australian Test unit.

Australia's First Test In Pakistan In 24 Years Ends In Tame Draw

Pakistan openers Imam-ul-Haq and Abdullah Shafique scored unbeaten centuries as Pakistan scored 252 without losing any wicket on the fifth and final day of the first Test match being played in Rawalpindi at the Pindi Cricket Stadium. Resuming the fifth and final day at 449/7, Australia could only add 10 runs to their overnight score and lost three wickets as left-arm orthodox spinner Nauman Ali took two wickets in the day taking his tally to six wickets in the innings. Australia scored 459/10 in their first innings trailing hosts by 17 runs.

Rawalpindi Test: Abdullah Shafique And Imam-ul-Haq Join Elite List Of Pakistan Openers

Thefirst Test match between Pakistan and Australia ended in a tame draw as the pitch in Rawalpindi showed no signs of assistance for the bowlers. The hosts lost only 4 wickets in their two innings, with their openers staying unbeaten in the second essay as Pakistan scored 252 runs before stumps were called on the final day. Abdullah Shafique (136*) and Imam-ul-Haq (111*) remained not out as the tired Australian bowlers failed to make any breakthrough. The Australians themselves scored 459 in the first innings in response to Pakistan's first innings total of 476/4 declared.

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Pakistan vs Australia: Fans Train Guns On Rawalpindi Pitch Curator With Brutal Memes

"This Isn't Going To Work": Shahid Afridi Slams Rawalpindi Pitch, Pakistan's Team Combination After Draw In 1st Test vs Australia

Ravichandran Ashwin Shares Story Behind Shane Warne's "Strong Shoulders", As Told By Rahul Dravid

Watch: Mohammad Rizwan Jumps In Joy After Taking Smart Catch To Dismiss Steve Smith During 1st Test

Australia Captain Pat Cummins Reacts To Criticism Of Rawalpindi Pitch After Dull Draw Against Pakistan

Marnus Labuschagne's Epic Replies To Pakistani Fans' Innovative Placards In Rawalpindi. See Pics

Australia's First Test In Pakistan In 24 Years Ends In Tame Draw

Rawalpindi Test: Abdullah Shafique And Imam-ul-Haq Join Elite List Of Pakistan Openers