Pakistan v Australia live updates: Historic first Test to get underway on day one in Rawalpindi

For the first time in 24 years, Australia is playing a Test match in Pakistan.

Follow the action from the historic first day in Rawalpindi in our live blog.

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By Dean Bilton

Some interesting moves for Australia — no room in the XI for Ashes hero Scott Boland.

By Dean Bilton

No surprises, word from the middle is we have one hard and flat deck on our hands. Big challenge for the Aussie attack.

By Dean Bilton

You may have already seen the sad news from earlier today that Australian cricket legend Rod Marsh has sadly died, aged 74.

A trailblazing wicketkeeper-bat, an icon of Australia's most iconic cricketing generation, and a man beloved by all who he came across.

As we wait for the first ball in Rawalpindi, take some time to read Russell Jackson's fine tribute. It very much does the man justice.

By Dean Bilton

As mentioned, Andrew McDonald will be leading Australia through this series as the team's interim head coach. He took over from Justin Langer, who departed last month in circumstances that probably don't need to be rehashed — you all know what went down and probably have very strong feelings on it, one way or another.

It will certainly be interesting to see what, if any, perceptible differences there are between the side that won the Ashes in a canter and the one that takes the field today. But there is most certainly pressure on Pat Cummins and his team to at the very least continue that level of success.

By Dean Bilton

Good afternoon all, and welcome to Test cricket in Pakistan. For the first time since 1998, Australia is there to done the whites for a Test in what is a massive moment for the country and the game of cricket.

The significance of the series