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Watch: Mohammad Rizwan Hilariously Asks Steve Smith For Advice On DRS Call In Pakistan vs Australia 2nd Test

Mohammad Rizwan and Steve Smith shared a light-hearted moment during the ongoing second Test match between Australia and Pakistan at the National Stadium in Karachi on Saturday. The incident took place in the 71st over when Pakistan in a dilemma on whether to use the DRS against Steve Smith. Smith was batting on 54 at the time. With the timer running out, Rizwan put his arms around Smith, and asked if his side should go for the DRS. Eventually, the hosts didn't go for it and Smith was finally dismissed in the 86th over after registering 72 runs off 214 balls.

Pakistan vs Australia, 2nd Test, Day 2 Live Score: Usman Khawaja Key As Australia Eye Big Total Against Pakistan

PAK vs AUS, 2nd Test, Day 2 Live Updates: Australia will eye a big total when they resume play on Day 2 at 251 for three against Pakistan in the ongoing second Test at the National Stadium in Karachi. Usman Khawaja was batting unbeaten on 127 while Nathan Lyon had joined him as a nightwatchman after Steve Smith (72) had got out ahead of stumps on Day 1. Khawaja will look to take Australia to a big total but would need a helping hand. Earlier, David Warner (36) and Marnus Labuschagne (0) had got out on quick succession. For Pakistan, Hasan Ali and Faheem Ashraf have taken a wicket each. Pakistan will hope to roll over Australia as early as possible on Day 2. Initially, Australia had won the toss and elected to bat. (Live Scorecard)

Pakistan vs Australia live updates: Aussies hoping to compile big first-innings total on day two in Karachi

After building a solid platform on day one, Australia will be out to capitalise with a big day of batting on day two of the second Test against Pakistan.

Pakistan vs Australia live updates: Series heads to Karachi for second Test after Rawalpindi draw

After an exhausting draw in the first Test, Australia and Pakistan can set up the series with victory in the second game in Karachi.

Pakistan vs Australia, 2nd Test, Day 1 Live Score: Mitchell Swepson Makes Debut As Australia Eye Win vs Pakistan

PAK vs AUS, 2nd Test, Live Updates: Pakistan face Australia in the second Test at the National Stadium in Karachi. After the first Test ended in a dead-rubber, both teams will look to register a win ahead of the final Test in Lahore. Imam-ul-Haq was the star of the show with the bat as the Pakistan opener scored a century each in both the innings. Azhar Ali also scored a mammoth knock of 175 in the first innings while Abdullah Shafique scored his maiden Test ton in the second innings. It was a difficult outing for the bowlers, except Nauman Ali, who took six wickets in Australia's first innings. Australia skipper Pat Cummins confirmed on the eve of the second Test that Queensland spinner Mitchell Swepson will make his Test debut in Karachi. He will replace Josh Hazlewood in the playing XI. (LIVE SCORECARD)

Pakistan vs Australia: Steve Smith Trolls Himself In Congratulatory Tweet For Mitchell Swepson

Mitchell Swepson will make his much-awaited Test debut when Australia take on Pakistan in the second Test of the three-match series starting on Saturday at the National Stadium in Karachi. His selection in the playing XI has a special significance as he his call-up comes a week after legendary Australian leg-spinner Shane Warne died in Thailand. Since Pat Cummins announced Australia's playing XI for the Karachi Test, many have taken to social media to congratulate Swepson, among them was Australian superstar Steve Smith.

Pakistan vs Australia: Pat Cummins Announces Australia Playing XI For 2nd Test

Leg-spinner Mitchell Swepson will make his long-awaited Test debut for Australia as the tourists opted for two spinners for the second Test against Pakistan starting on Saturday. After a dreary draw on a flat Rawalpindi pitch in the first Test there is hope that Karachi will live up to its reputation of producing a result through spinners. The 28-year-old Swepson will become the first specialist leg-spinner to play a Test for Australia since Bryce McGain against South Africa in 2009. His inclusion is poignant because it comes a week after legendary Australian leg-spinner Shane Warne died of a suspected heart attack in Thailand.

Pakistan vs Australia, 1st Test: ICC Rates Rawalpindi Pitch As "Below Average"

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday rated the pitch at the Pindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi that was used for the first Test between Pakistan and Australia as "below average". Due to this rating, the venue has received one demerit point under the ICC Pitch and Outfield Monitoring Process. "The character of the pitch hardly changed over the course of five days and that there has been no deterioration apart from the bounce getting slightly lower. The pitch did not have a great deal of pace and bounce in it for the seamers nor assisted the spinners as the match progressed," Ranjan Madugalle of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees stated in an official statement.

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Watch: Mohammad Rizwan Hilariously Asks Steve Smith For Advice On DRS Call In Pakistan vs Australia 2nd Test

Pakistan vs Australia, 2nd Test, Day 2 Live Score: Usman Khawaja Key As Australia Eye Big Total Against Pakistan

Pakistan vs Australia live updates: Aussies hoping to compile big first-innings total on day two in Karachi

Pakistan vs Australia live updates: Series heads to Karachi for second Test after Rawalpindi draw

Pakistan vs Australia, 2nd Test, Day 1 Live Score: Mitchell Swepson Makes Debut As Australia Eye Win vs Pakistan

Pakistan vs Australia: Steve Smith Trolls Himself In Congratulatory Tweet For Mitchell Swepson

Pakistan vs Australia: Pat Cummins Announces Australia Playing XI For 2nd Test

Pakistan vs Australia, 1st Test: ICC Rates Rawalpindi Pitch As "Below Average"