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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.

Pakistan vs Australia - Watch: David Warner Shows Off His 'Bhangra' Skills On Day 5 Of Rawalpindi Test

With the first Test between Pakistan and Australia meandering towards a draw on a placid track in Rawalpindi, Aussie opening batter David Warner decided to have some fun on the ground. In a video shared by the Pakistan Cricket Board on its social media handles, Warner can be seen breaking into impromptu jigs whenever the camera was on him. He also showed off some "bhangra" skills, a folk dance form that is native to the Pakistani and Indian states of Punjab.

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.

Steve Smith Annoyed At Missing Hundred As First Test Heads For Draw

Steve Smith said he was annoyed at missing out on a century Monday as Australia's first Test in Pakistan in nearly a quarter of a century headed for a draw in Rawalpindi. Mitchell Starc was on 12 and skipper Pat Cummins four as Australia reached 449-7 in reply to Pakistan's first innings total of 476-4 declared. But Smith was annoyed with himself for getting out earlier on 78. "I got a bit greedy with the field they had set. I had worked pretty hard and got myself in a nice position to go on and get a big score."

Pakistan vs Australia, 1st Test: Usman Khawaja "Isn't Too Happy" With Rawalpindi Crowd. Here's Why

It was almost the perfect homecoming for the Pakistan-born Australia batter Usman Khawaja. He played superbly but got out just inches away from a well-deserving hundred. The left-hander was dismissed for 97 in the first innings of the ongoing first Test against Pakistan at the Pindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi. Khawaja, who born in Islamabad, received a warm welcome from the Pakistan fans after he came out to bat in the first innings. Khawaja, however, had a slight problem with the fans inside the stadium in Rawalpindi. In a video uploaded by the PCB, Khawaja jokingly said that he was not happy with fans who were cheering on his dismissal.

Watch: How David Warner Tackled Pakistan Bowlers With A Smile On His Face In Rawalpindi Test

Having been made to toil on the first two days of the opening Test against Pakistan, Australia returned the favour on Day 3 by piling on the runs in Rawalpindi. Usman Khawaja and David Warner put on 156 runs for the opening wicket to frustrate the Pakistan bowlers. Khawaja was dismissed for a brilliant 97 while Warner made 68. Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith then took centrestage as Australia reached 271 for two at stumps on Day 3. Despite some stare downs from Pakistan bowlers, Warner took on the opposition with a smile on his face.

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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

Pakistan vs Australia - Watch: David Warner Shows Off His 'Bhangra' Skills On Day 5 Of Rawalpindi Test

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

Steve Smith Annoyed At Missing Hundred As First Test Heads For Draw

Pakistan vs Australia, 1st Test: Usman Khawaja "Isn't Too Happy" With Rawalpindi Crowd. Here's Why

Watch: How David Warner Tackled Pakistan Bowlers With A Smile On His Face In Rawalpindi Test