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Boxing Day Test: Australia take control as Pakistan flounder

NEW DELHI: On the second day of the Boxing Day Test, Australia took the lead at the Melbourne Cricket Ground thanks to Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon, leaving Pakistan trailing badly at 194-6. Pakistan were still 124 runs adrift.

The Times of India

Watch: Pat Cummins' peach of a delivery to dismiss Babar Azam in Boxing Day Test at MCG

NEW DELHI: Australia captain Pat Cummins sure well knows how to lead from the front. One of the best fast bowlers in the world, Cummins has already led the Aussies to the World Test Championship title, the ODI World Cup title and an Ashes triumph against old foes England.

The Times of India

Cummins inspires Australia's MCG wicket frenzy

Pat Cummins has ripped through Pakistan with three wickets late on day two to put Australia in a commanding position in the Boxing Day Test at the MCG.

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Pakistan Cricket Board mulls regulation to forbid agents from signing more than 2-3 players

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is considering the implementation of a regulation that would prohibit any player's agent or company from representing more than 2 to 3 players simultaneously.

The Times of India

Pakistan chief selector Wahab Riaz assures Babar Azam he won't be rested for New Zealand T20Is: Sources

Pakistan chief selector Wahab Riaz has reassured Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan that they won't be arbitrarily excluded from upcoming matches, according to reports.

The Times of India

WATCH: Babar Azam breaks fan's heart, refuses to give his team's hat

NEW DELHI: Following their loss in the Test series opener in Perth, Pakistan look to bounce back as they take on an upbeat Australia in the second game in Melbourne, starting December 26 (Boxing Day Test).

The Times of India

Shaheen Afridi could be rested for third Test against Australia

NEW DELHI: With the negative reaction the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) received after Khurrum Shahzad suffered a significant rib cage injury, pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi may be sidelined for the third and final Test against Australia in Sydney in order to control his workload.

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Shadab Khan unlikely for New Zealand T20Is due to ankle injury

NEW DELHI: Senior all-rounder Shadab Khan is unlikely to be part of the upcoming T20I series in New Zealand in January due to an ongoing ankle injury. Despite his exclusion from the playing XI, sources from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirm that Shadab will travel with the squad to…

The Times of India

Pakistan has the talent to beat Australia: Coach Hafeez

Pakistan suffered a hefty loss in the Test series opener in Perth but coach Mohammad Hafeez is adamant his side can snap its long losing streak in Australia.

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Australia crush Pakistan in first Test as Nathan Lyon takes 500th wicket – as it happened

Australia completed a resounding 360-run victory over Pakistan on day four as spinner Nathan Lyon claimed his 500th Test wicket

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AUS vs PAK, 1st Test | Australia builds big lead over Pakistan as Lyon moves to 499 Test wickets

AUS vs PAK, 1st Test: Australia take 300-run lead in first Test vs Pakistan, as veteran spinner Nathan Lyon moves within one wicket of 500-mark. Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith dig in to extend lead.

The Hindu

Labuschagne, Smith hurt as Pakistan show some fight

Australia hold an overall lead of 300 with eight wickets still in hand against Pakistan in the first Test at Optus Stadium.

AAP

Abdullah Shafique is going to be better player than Babar Azam, feels Simon Katich

NEW DELHI: Former Australian batter Simon Katich on Friday said he likes young Abdullah Shafique's aggression, predicting that the Pakistan opener is going to be a better player than former captain Babar Azam.

The Times of India

Shaheen Afridi named vice-captain for Test series against Australia

NEW DELHI: Pakistan speedster Shaheen Afridi was on Wednesday named the vice-captain of the Test team for the series against Australia, starting December 14 in Perth.

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Pakistan name two debutants in playing XI for 1st Test against Australia

NEW DELHI: On the eve of the first Test against Australia, Pakistan unveiled their playing XI, featuring two Test debutants and the return of key players. Shan Masood, leading the team as skipper for the first time, has made significant changes to the squad for the Perth Test.

The Times of India

1st Test: Spotlight on David Warner as Australia take on Pakistan

The spotlight will be on David Warner as the three-match series against Pakistan kicks off on Thursday, marking what is anticipated to be the Australian opener's farewell to Test cricket. The 37-year-old has signaled his intention to retire from the five-day format after the conclusion of the third Test at…

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'Flawless' Masood fires Pakistan in Test series warm-up

Pakistan have finished day one of their tour match against the PM's XI at 6-324, but could have made more of a statement if not for some cheap dismissals.

The Times of India

'Australia boast good batters, but we are...', says Pakistan’s Sarfaraz Ahmed

NEW DELHI: Pakistan's wicketkeeper-batter, Sarfaraz Ahmed, recognises the formidable batting line-up of Australia in Test cricket. However, he expresses confidence that Pakistan's batting order is on par with any other team.

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New skipper Shan Masood wants Pakistan to 'change history' on Australia tour

NEW DELHI: Pakistan have never won a Test series in Australia but new skipper Shan Masood sees the upcoming tour Down Under as an opportunity to 'change history'.

The Times of India

Watch: Viral video of Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan's playful banter

NEW DELHI: In a light-hearted moment that has taken social media by storm, a viral video captured the playful camaraderie between former Pakistan skipper Babar Azam and wicket-keeper Mohammad Rizwan.

The Hindu

Umar Gul, Saeed Ajmal appointed as Pakistan pace, spin bowling coaches

Former Pakistan cricketers Umar Gul and Saeed Ajmal appointed as fast and spin bowling coaches respectively for Pakistan Men's Cricket Team. Gul previously served as bowling coach for Pakistan and Afghanistan, while Ajmal was spin bowling coach for Islamabad United.

The Times of India

Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf pulls out of Australia Test series

NEW DELHI: Express fast bowler Haris Rauf withdrew from the Pakistan team for the upcoming Test tour of Australia, leading to the inclusion of three uncapped players in the 18-member squad.

The Times of India

'Babar Azam can do it...': Kamran Akmal backs ex-Pakistan captain to break Virat Kohli's 50 ODI centuries record

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricketer Kamran Akmal has expressed his belief that Pakistan's Babar Azam and Indian opener Shubman Gill have the potential to challenge Virat Kohli's record of 50 ODI centuries.

The Times of India

Teammates a divided lot after Babar Azam quits Pakistan captaincy

NEW DELHI: Babar Azam's recent announcement to step down from the captaincy of the Pakistan cricket team has stirred a diverse response among his teammates.

The Times of India

Together we will strive for excellence, says Mohammad Hafeez after being appointed Pakistan's Team Director

NEW DELHI: Newly appointed Pakistan Team Director Mohammad Hafeez on Friday vowed to work collaboratively with the coaching staff and players and asserted they together will strive for excellence.

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