Ton-up Babar, Shafique give Pakistan hope
Captain Babar Azam cracked a fighting century with great support from opener Abdullah Shafique on Tuesday as Pakistan thwarted Australia’s hopes of a quick win in the second Test in Karachi.
Australia in command after Starc wrecks Pakistan
Mitchell Starc led the Australian pace attack with three wickets to put the visitors in the driving seat on day three of the second Test against Pakistan in Karachi.
Khawaja, Carey help Australia post massive total
Wicketkeeper-batsman Alex Carey missed his maiden century as Australia closed the second day on 505-8 against Pakistan in the second Test in Karachi.
Century for Khawaja as Australia dominate Pakistan
Opener Usman Khawaja raced to a first Test century in the country of his birth as Australia ended the opening day of the second Test against Pakistan in Karachi on 251-3.
Rawalpindi pitch officially rated ‘below average’
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium’s pitch, where the first Test between Pakistan and Australia ended in a tame draw, has been rated “below average” by the match referee and given a demerit point.
Haq, Shafique hit hundreds as Test drawn
Imam-ul-Haq cracked a century in each innings and Abdullah Shafique hit a maiden hundred as the first Test between Pakistan and Australia ended in a tame draw in Rawalpindi.
Nauman shines as first Test heads for draw
Pakistan bowler Nauman Ali grabbed four wickets as Australia reached 449-7 on the fourth day of a rain-hit first Test in Rawalpindi.
Khawaja falls short of century in Pakistan
Australia opener Usman Khawaja missed out on a century in the country of his birth by three runs on Sunday as his side made a strong response to Pakistan in Rawalpindi.
Warne’s wonder breathed life into cricket
Shane Warne gave the game a gift it desperately needed by introducing it to the non-cricket lover in a way no player has done since, writes RYAN VREDE.
Azhar, Haq hundreds put Pakistan in charge
Veteran batsman Azhar Ali and opener Imam-ul-Haq scored big hundreds to help Pakistan dominate Australia on the second day of the opening Test in Rawalpindi.
Ton-up Imam-ul-Haq punishes Australia
Recalled opener Imam-ul-Haq cracked a brilliant maiden century as Pakistan finished the opening day of the first Test against Australia on a commanding 245-1 in Rawalpindi.
Six players to watch in Pakistan-Australia series
Pakistan will start their first Test series at home against Australia in 24 years in Rawalpindi on Friday under heavy security with the tourists on unfamiliar turf.
Australia step into the unknown
Ashes-winning Australia will face unfamiliar conditions, heavy security and unpredictable, but talented, opponents when they begin their first Test in Pakistan for 24 years on Friday.
Smith looking to replicate Ashes heroics in Pakistan
Star Australia batsman Steve Smith says he is “feeling good” after recovering from concussion.
Playing in Pakistan ‘very special’ for Khawaja
Australia opening batsman Usman Khawaja has returned to the country of his birth for the first time as an international cricketer.
