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"Everyone Was Slightly Surprised": Mitchell Starc On Pakistan's Lack Of Pace In 1st Test Against Australia

Australia's experienced left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc was "surprised" to see Pakistan's lack of pace in the first Test which was one of the most talked about points. Pakistan are quite restricted in terms of putting up a quality pace bowling line-up with Naseem Shah nursing an injury and Haris Rauf opting out of the Test series. Without experience, the majority of the burden fell on Shan Masood's deputy Shaheen Shah Afridi, but even he struggled to generate pace. "I think everyone was slightly surprised at the lower pace of the Pakistan bowlers, when you're generally used to some guys getting in the 150s [kph]. I don't think that pace is the be all and end all but it certainly plays a part and can help," Starc said, speaking to media as quoted from ESPNcricinfo.

"Toota Hai Australia Ka Ghamand!": IPL Team Lauds Harmanpreet Kaur And Co After Historic Test Win

The Indian women's cricket team clinched a historic maiden Test victory over Australia in the one-off encounter in Mumbai on Sunday. Sneh Rana took two wickets early on Day 4 to dismiss Australia for 261 and chasing a target of just 75 runs, Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues were able to guide their side to a sensational win. Indian Premier League (IPL) team Rajasthan Royals took to social media to pay a special tribute to Harmanpreet Kaur and Co following the huge achievement. RR posted a picture of the win on X with the caption - "Toota hai Australia ka ghamand (Australia's pride is broken)".

"Sheer Discrimination": Ex-Pakistan Star Slams PCB For Ignoring His Test Record

Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria accused the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) of discrimination for allegedly ignoring his bowling records against Australia in Test cricket. Kaneria took to social media to share a graphic showing statistics of highest wicket-takers for Pakistan in Australia and despite taking 24 wickets in 5 matches, his name did not feature in the list. “Just look at the audacity of Pakistan Cricket Board. I took 24 wickets in 5 matches in Australia but they removed my name from the list. The living example of sheer discrimination against me,” he posted on X (formerly Twitter).

India chase history in test series in South Africa

PRETORIA : India go in search of history when they face hosts South Africa in two tests starting in Pretoria on Tuesday, hoping to claim a first ever series victory in a country where they have come close before only to fall agonisingly short.

India vs Australia, Women's One-Off Test, Day 4 Highlights: Sneh Rana Shines As India Register Historic 8-Wicket Win

India vs Australia Women's One-off Test Day 4 Highlights: Sneh Rana shone as India Women comfortably chased down a 75-run target in the fourth innings to register a historic Test win over Australia in the one-off game in Mumbai. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side reached home with 8 wickets in hand. After opting to bat first in the game, Australia were bundled out for 219. India posted 406 runs in reply, taking a lead of 157 runs. Australia were all out for 261 in the second innings setting a paltry target that failed to trouble India. (SCORECARD)

India Women Record Maiden Test Win Over Australia Women, Register 8-Wicket Victory In One-Off Game

It was a befitting end to India Women's first 'home season' of Test cricket in 28 years as they recorded a historic maiden victory over a venerable Australia in the one-off Test in Mumbai on Sunday. On the final day, India produced their best both with the ball and bat to thwart a spirited Australian resurgence, first sparking a collapse in the visitors' ranks to snaffle the remaining five wickets for 28 and then knocking off a meagre target of 75 without much ado to script an eight-wicket win.

Watch: Harmanpreet Kaur Throws Ball At Australia Star In Burst Of Aggression During One-off Test. Then This Happens

Indian women's cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur rose to the challenge yet again when her team needed her the most on Saturday. This time not with the bat but with the ball as she returned with figures of 2/23 amid a challenging third day for India against Australia in the one-off Test in Mumbai. Kaur brought herself on in the third session after India tried almost every trick in their arsenal with the ball but failed to make inroads, as a resolute Australian side overhauled the hosts' 187-run lead in the first innings with consummate ease.

1st Test: South Africa Coach Shukri Conrad Confident Of "Stopping" India As Kagiso Rabada Hits Nets

South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad is confident that India won't be able to breach the 'Final Frontier' in their Test history even with his frontline pacers Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi hitting the nets ahead of the 'Boxing Day' Test. Rabada was rested from the white ball leg as he nursing a heel niggle while Ngidi dropped out after sustaining a left ankle injury ahead of the T20Is. On Saturday afternoon, Rabada and Nigidi were out there bowling full tilt at the centre training wicket at the Supersport Park and facing them was Dean Elgar, the man who is playing his last series.

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"Everyone Was Slightly Surprised": Mitchell Starc On Pakistan's Lack Of Pace In 1st Test Against Australia

"Toota Hai Australia Ka Ghamand!": IPL Team Lauds Harmanpreet Kaur And Co After Historic Test Win

"Sheer Discrimination": Ex-Pakistan Star Slams PCB For Ignoring His Test Record

India chase history in test series in South Africa

India vs Australia, Women's One-Off Test, Day 4 Highlights: Sneh Rana Shines As India Register Historic 8-Wicket Win

India Women Record Maiden Test Win Over Australia Women, Register 8-Wicket Victory In One-Off Game

Watch: Harmanpreet Kaur Throws Ball At Australia Star In Burst Of Aggression During One-off Test. Then This Happens

1st Test: South Africa Coach Shukri Conrad Confident Of "Stopping" India As Kagiso Rabada Hits Nets