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Pakistan vs Australia: Naseem Shah Added To Pakistan Squad For 1st Test Against Australia

Naseem Shah, who was originally a travelling reserve, has been included in the Pakistan squad for the first Test against Australia after Haris Rauf was ruled out after testing positive for COVID-19, Pakistan Cricket Board announced on Tuesday. Haris will remain in isolation for five days and will reintegrate with the squad after a negative test at the end of his isolation period. Following Rauf's positive test on Tuesday, the rest of the squad members and support personnel were retested. All these tests have come out negative.

Pakistan Pacer Haris Rauf Tests Positive For COVID-19, Doubtful For 1st Test Against Australia: Report

Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf has tested positive for COVID-19, rendering him doubtful to make his Test debut against Australia in the opening match of the three-game series, starting in Rawalpindi on March 4. Rauf is currently placed under isolation. Rauf was tipped to make his Test debut since the national selectors had only kept three pacers in the Pakistan squad for the first match, including Shaheen Shah Afridi and Mohammad Wasim junior, who is also yet to play a Test for Pakistan.

Watch: David Warner Recreates Song From Akshay Kumar's Upcoming Movie

Australia batter David Warner enjoys a large fan following in India. Warner, who keeps experimenting with his online avatar and loves swapping faces with Indian film stars, took to Instagram on Tuesday and recreated a song from Akshay Kumar's upcoming movie, titled 'Bachchan Pandey'. In the video, Warner can be seen pumping his chest, while singing the title song 'Maar Khayega', with an intense look on his face. Uploaded just over an hour ago, the video has already garnered over 166,000 likes on Instagram.

"Feeling Incredibly Safe In Pakistan": Australia's Steve Smith Ahead of 1st Test

Australia batter Steve Smith on Tuesday said that the players "feel safe" in Pakistan despite his teammate Ashton Agar receiving an online threat after landing in the sub-continent nation. The death threat, sent to the Agar's partner on social media, was immediately reported to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Cricket Australia (CA). The officials, however, dismissed the threat as it was generated from an unverified source. "There are extensive security plans in place for this type of social media activity, which, in this case, is not considered a risk," CA had said in an official statement.

Pakistan vs Australia: Fit-Again Steve Smith Looking To Replicate Ashes Heroics In Pakistan

Star Australian batsman Steve Smith said Tuesday he was "feeling good" after recovering from concussion and hopes to replicate his big scoring from the Ashes during Australia's tour of Pakistan, their first in 24 years. The 32-year-old fell heavily and banged his head attempting a boundary catch in the second Twenty20 against Sri Lanka in Sydney last month, ruling him out of the rest of that series. Smith, who is expected to be a batting mainstay for the tourists in the three-match Test series starting in Rawalpindi Friday, said he is looking forward to some big scores.

Online Threat Sent To Touring Australian Player's Partner Not Credible: Pakistan Cricket Board

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has claimed that a threat was sent to the partner of touring Australian cricketer Ashton Agar on social media but it was not found to be "credible" after investigation. Australia are touring Pakistan after 24 years amid tight security. "The PCB is aware of a social media post, of which the nature and content has been investigated by the PCB, CA and combined Government security agencies,” the board said in a statement.

David Warner Shares Photo With Hollywood Actor, Asks a 'Hopeful' Question

It won't be wrong to say that Australian opener David Warner is one of the most active cricketers on social media, especially Instagram. His posts are loved by fans and the Australian star makes it a point to engage and interact with them from time to time. From dance moves to memes to giving fans a glimpse of his life outside the cricket field, Warner's posts have a touch of humour and warmth.

Pakistan vs Australia: Playing In Country Of Birth "Special" For Australia's Usman Khawaja

Australia opening batsman Usman Khawaja admitted Monday that playing in Pakistan will be "special" as he returned to the country of his birth for the first time as an international cricketer. Khawaja, 36, was born to Pakistani parents in Islamabad before moving to Australia four years later and became the first Muslim cricketer to don the baggy green cap. Known for his dashing left-handed batting, Khawaja recently enjoyed a remarkable comeback after a three-year gap, smashing a century in each innings of the Ashes Test against England at Sydney last month.

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Pakistan vs Australia: Naseem Shah Added To Pakistan Squad For 1st Test Against Australia

Pakistan Pacer Haris Rauf Tests Positive For COVID-19, Doubtful For 1st Test Against Australia: Report

Watch: David Warner Recreates Song From Akshay Kumar's Upcoming Movie

"Feeling Incredibly Safe In Pakistan": Australia's Steve Smith Ahead of 1st Test

Pakistan vs Australia: Fit-Again Steve Smith Looking To Replicate Ashes Heroics In Pakistan

Online Threat Sent To Touring Australian Player's Partner Not Credible: Pakistan Cricket Board

David Warner Shares Photo With Hollywood Actor, Asks a 'Hopeful' Question

Pakistan vs Australia: Playing In Country Of Birth "Special" For Australia's Usman Khawaja