Latham, Williamson tons take NZ past Pakistan total in Karachi
KARACHI : Tom Latham and Kane Williamson smashed hundreds to help New Zealand eclipse Pakistan's first-innings 438 in the opening test in Karachi's National Stadium on Wednesday.
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Will do everything possible to be fit for Test series against India: Cameron Green
While the 23-year-old, who emerged the second-highest earner ever in the history of the IPL auctions in Kochi recently, will miss the third and final Test against South Africa at Sydney due to a fractured index finger, Green said he wants to be quickly ready for the "mentally and physically" challenging India tour.The Border-Gavaskar Trophy tour is crucial for both India and Australia as the World Test Championship final slots are at stake for both sides, and Green does not want to miss the opportunity to be part of such an important series."It obviously hurts not playing for Australia (in the final Test versus South Africa at Sydney). I've played every game since I debuted, so it's going to feel a bit weird watching Test cricket from home," said Green, who suffered a serious finger injury after getting hit by an Anrich Nortje bouncer on Tuesday.
Watch: Sarfaraz or Rizwan? Confusion over Pakistan captain in absence of Babar Azam
Mohammad Rizwan, who is not a part of Pakistan's playing XI, came out as a substitute and replaced the unfit Babar on the field. Rizwan was also seen setting the field as he took over the leadership responsibilities, after the Pakistan team management had nominated him as the acting captain of the side.
Carey ton puts Australia in box seat in second test
MELBOURNE :A maiden century by wicketkeeper Alex Carey pushed Australia closer to a series-sealing victory in the second test as South Africa's batsmen were left with a mountain to climb at the end of a rain-hit day three on Wednesday.
South Africa 15-1 as rain halts second test v Australia
MELBOURNE : South Africa were 15 for one, still needing 371 runs to make Australia bat again, before rain halted play after tea on day three of the second test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Wednesday.
Fractured finger rules Green out of Proteas' MCG, Sydney Test
Australian all-rounder Cameron Green on Wednesday was ruled out of the third Sydney Test against South Africa with a fractured finger, and he will not bowl again in Melbourne.
Australia declare at 575 for eight, lead by 386 runs
MELBOURNE : Australia declared their first innings closed at 575 for eight before tea on day three of the second test against South Africa in Melbourne on Wednesday.
Carey grabs maiden ton as Australia declare with mammoth lead
MELBOURNE :Wicketkeeper Alex Carey savoured a maiden century before Australia declared at 575 for eight, bringing tea early on day three of the second test with South Africa's hopes of levelling the series all but gone.