Veteran Australian star David Warner is all set to bid adieu to Test cricket having retained his spot in the red-ball format for the Pakistan series. Australia who will host Pakistan for a three-match Test series announced their 14-man squad for the series on Sunday (Dec 3) with Lance Morris also included. The pacer remains the only player yet to be capped for the national side from the 14-man squad and will hope to make his debut in the Pakistan series.

<h2>Warner to bow out on a high</h2>

Having announced his desire to bow out of the red-ball format, Sunday’s team selection suggests Warner will all but bid farewell to Test cricket. The southpaw had announced his desire to play his final Test in Sydney, his home ground in New South Wales. While Sunday’s announcement is only limited to the first Test, Warner’s inclusion indicates he will continue to be part of the team for the rest of the series. If this is the case, Warner will play in the SCG Test in January which could see him bow out of the Test format.

The squad announcement for the Perth Test also saw Morris get another call-up having previously been part of the national squad. However, Morris’s role was limited to warming the bench with star players like Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland taking the front role along with skipper Pat Cummins. It is expected that he will make his debut in the series at some point as there remains a race to freshen up the squad.

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"As ever, there will be opportunities in the short to medium term to break into this squad and we look forward to seeing the continued strong performances from players who have been performing domestically, many of whom will get a tremendous opportunity in the PM’s XI fixture against Pakistan later this week," men's selection panel chair George Bailey said.

<h2>Australia vs Pakistan Test Series</h2>

First Test: December 14-18, Perth Stadium

Second Test: December 26-30, MCG

Third Test: January 3-7, SCG

Australia squad: (First Test only) Pat Cummins (c), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitch Marsh, Lance Morris, Steve Smith, Mitch Starc, David Warner

Veteran Australian star David Warner is all set to bid adieu to Test cricket having retained his spot in the red-ball format for the Pakistan series. Australia who will host Pakistan for a three-match Test series announced their 14-man squad for the series on Sunday (Dec 3) with Lance Morris also included.

Veteran Australian star David Warner is all set to bid adieu to Test cricket having retained his spot in the red-ball format for the Pakistan series. Australia who will host Pakistan for a three-match Test series announced their 14-man squad for the series on Sunday (Dec 3) with Lance Morris also included. The pacer remains the only player yet to be capped for the national side from the 14-man squad and will hope to make his debut in the Pakistan series. Warner to bow out on a high Having announced his desire to bow out of the red-ball format, Sunday’s team selection suggests Warner will all but bid farewell to Test cricket. The southpaw had announced his desire to play his final Test in Sydney, his home ground in New South Wales. While Sunday’s announcement is only limited to the first Test, Warner’s inclusion indicates he will continue to be part of the team for the rest of the series. If this is the case, Warner will play in the SCG Test in January which could see him bow out of the Test format. The squad announcement for the Perth Test also saw Morris get another call-up having previously been part of the national squad. However, Morris’s role was limited to warming the bench with star players like Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland taking the front role along with skipper Pat Cummins. It is expected that he will make his debut in the series at some point as there remains a race to freshen up the squad. ALSO READ | AUS vs PAK: David Warner retains spot in farewell Test series; Lance Morris also named in 14-man squad "As ever, there will be opportunities in the short to medium term to break into this squad and we look forward to seeing the continued strong performances from players who have been performing domestically, many of whom will get a tremendous opportunity in the PM’s XI fixture against Pakistan later this week," men's selection panel chair George Bailey said. Australia vs Pakistan Test Series First Test: December 14-18, Perth Stadium Second Test: December 26-30, MCG Third Test: January 3-7, SCG Australia squad: (First Test only) Pat Cummins (c), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitch Marsh, Lance Morris, Steve Smith, Mitch Starc, David Warner

AUS vs PAK: David Warner retains spot in farewell Test series; Lance Morris also in 14-man squad

Glenn Maxwell returned to Australia after a lengthy tour of India, where he was part of the three ODIs&nbsp;in late September,&nbsp;followed by the ODI World Cup and also took part in the third T20I, of the ongoing five-match series, before heading home. Maxwell was&nbsp;on a rampage in&nbsp;a memorable India tour&nbsp;where he hit the fastest century of the ODI WC, only double century while chasing in ODIs (during the WC game versus Afghanistan), and ended by slamming&nbsp;the joint-fastest T20I century for Australia in the Guwahati encounter on Tuesday (Nov 28).

As Australia gear up for a busy summer, where they host Pakistan in three Tests starting Dec 14, Maxwell spoke at length about his Test career. While the all-rounder reckons that he 'has not given up on Tests', he is unsure of returning to the red-ball setup for the home series versus Pakistan.

"I haven't given up on Tests," Maxwell was quoted as saying by the Sydney Morning Herald. He further opined, "I think I've just got to be realistic about the timings of the way I've been playing my white-ball cricket."

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"You play a World Cup and then you don't play any Shield cricket, you play at the back end of summer in white ball and don't play any Shield cricket, so it's just the way it's gone over the last 10 years of my career really," Maxwell further added.

Maxwell made his Test debut in 2013, during a match against India in Hyderabad. The white-ball specialist has&nbsp;played only seven Tests, with&nbsp;his last appearance coming in 2017. The swashbuckling right-hander has&nbsp;339 runs -- with one hundred --&nbsp;at an&nbsp;average of 26.07 and has claimed eight wickets at 42.62.

Pat Cummins-led Australia's Test squad is expected to be announced sooner than later for the Pakistan series. The first Test starts on Dec 14 at the Perth Stadium, Perth.

Glenn Maxwell returned to Australia after a lengthy tour of India, where he was part of the three ODIs in late September, followed by the ODI World Cup and also took part in the third T20I, of the ongoing five-match series, before heading home.

Glenn Maxwell returned to Australia after a lengthy tour of India, where he was part of the three ODIs in late September, followed by the ODI World Cup and also took part in the third T20I, of the ongoing five-match series, before heading home. Maxwell was on a rampage in a memorable India tour where he hit the fastest century of the ODI WC, only double century while chasing in ODIs (during the WC game versus Afghanistan), and ended by slamming the joint-fastest T20I century for Australia in the Guwahati encounter on Tuesday (Nov 28). As Australia gear up for a busy summer, where they host Pakistan in three Tests starting Dec 14, Maxwell spoke at length about his Test career. While the all-rounder reckons that he 'has not given up on Tests', he is unsure of returning to the red-ball setup for the home series versus Pakistan. "I haven't given up on Tests," Maxwell was quoted as saying by the Sydney Morning Herald. He further opined, "I think I've just got to be realistic about the timings of the way I've been playing my white-ball cricket." Also read: Glenn Phillips under scanner for breaching ICC rule during day three of 1st Test against Bangladesh "You play a World Cup and then you don't play any Shield cricket, you play at the back end of summer in white ball and don't play any Shield cricket, so it's just the way it's gone over the last 10 years of my career really," Maxwell further added. Maxwell made his Test debut in 2013, during a match against India in Hyderabad. The white-ball specialist has played only seven Tests, with his last appearance coming in 2017. The swashbuckling right-hander has 339 runs -- with one hundred -- at an average of 26.07 and has claimed eight wickets at 42.62. Pat Cummins-led Australia's Test squad is expected to be announced sooner than later for the Pakistan series. The first Test starts on Dec 14 at the Perth Stadium, Perth.

Have to be realistic...: Australia's ODI WC star Glenn Maxwell not confident of playing home Tests vs Pakistan

AUS vs PAK head-to-head: Australia and Pakistan will square off in Match No. 18 of the ongoing 2023 Cricket World Cup. The clash will take place on Friday (Oct 19) at 2:00 pm IST. The game is slated to take place at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Karnataka.&nbsp;

After Pakistan’s humiliating defeat against India in the last match in Ahmedabad, the Babar Azam &amp; Co. will look to redeem themselves with this match against the Aussies. On the other hand, Australia managed to get their first points on the board with a win over Sri Lanka in the last match and will look forward to win another match to increase their rank in points table.&nbsp;

Ahead of Friday’s match, let’s take a look at the head-to-head record of the two teams in ODI matches:

<h2>AUS vs PAK World Cup 2023: Australia vs Pakistan head-to-head stats</h2>

A total of 107 matches have taken place between Australia and Pakistan in the ODI format. Australia has won by 69 matches while Pakistan has won 34 matches. 3 matches ended with no result and 1 match got tied.&nbsp;

Total matches played: 107

Won by Australia: 69

Won by Pakistan: 34

Matches ended with no result: 3

Matches tied: 1

<h2>AUS vs PAK World Cup 2023: Pitch report</h2>

The pitch is favourable for the batters, and the fans should expect a high-scoring game, as the ball would come nicely onto the bat. The team that wins the toss should look to the ball first.&nbsp;

<h2>AUS vs PAK World Cup 2023: Weather update</h2>

As per Weather Channel, there is forecast for a cloudy day, but there is no chance of rain with temperatures hovering around 29-30° C in the noon and 24-27° C during the evening.

<h2>AUS vs PAK World Cup 2023: Australia vs Pakistan probable playing XI</h2>

Australia (AUS): Pat Cummins (c), Steve Smith, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Sean Abbott, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitch Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Adam Zampa, Mitchell Starc

Pakistan (PAK): Babar Azam (c), Shadab Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique, Mohammad Rizwan, Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Salman Ali Agha, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Wasim

<h2>AUS vs PAK World Cup 2023: Australia vs Pakistan match details</h2>

Match: Australia vs Pakistan, Match 18, World Cup 2023&nbsp;

Venue: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, Karnataka&nbsp;

Date &amp; Time: Friday, October 19, 2:00 pm IST

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AUS vs PAK head-to-head: Australia and Pakistan will square off in Match No. 18 of the ongoing 2023 Cricket World Cup. The clash will take place on Friday (Oct 19) at 2:00 pm IST.

AUS vs PAK head-to-head: Australia and Pakistan will square off in Match No. 18 of the ongoing 2023 Cricket World Cup. The clash will take place on Friday (Oct 19) at 2:00 pm IST. The game is slated to take place at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Karnataka. After Pakistan’s humiliating defeat against India in the last match in Ahmedabad, the Babar Azam & Co. will look to redeem themselves with this match against the Aussies. On the other hand, Australia managed to get their first points on the board with a win over Sri Lanka in the last match and will look forward to win another match to increase their rank in points table. Ahead of Friday’s match, let’s take a look at the head-to-head record of the two teams in ODI matches: AUS vs PAK World Cup 2023: Australia vs Pakistan head-to-head stats A total of 107 matches have taken place between Australia and Pakistan in the ODI format. Australia has won by 69 matches while Pakistan has won 34 matches. 3 matches ended with no result and 1 match got tied. Total matches played: 107 Won by Australia: 69 Won by Pakistan: 34 Matches ended with no result: 3 Matches tied: 1 AUS vs PAK World Cup 2023: Pitch report The pitch is favourable for the batters, and the fans should expect a high-scoring game, as the ball would come nicely onto the bat. The team that wins the toss should look to the ball first. AUS vs PAK World Cup 2023: Weather update As per Weather Channel, there is forecast for a cloudy day, but there is no chance of rain with temperatures hovering around 29-30° C in the noon and 24-27° C during the evening. AUS vs PAK World Cup 2023: Australia vs Pakistan probable playing XI Australia (AUS): Pat Cummins (c), Steve Smith, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Sean Abbott, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitch Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Adam Zampa, Mitchell Starc Pakistan (PAK): Babar Azam (c), Shadab Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique, Mohammad Rizwan, Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Salman Ali Agha, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Wasim AUS vs PAK World Cup 2023: Australia vs Pakistan match details Match: Australia vs Pakistan, Match 18, World Cup 2023 Venue: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, Karnataka Date & Time: Friday, October 19, 2:00 pm IST (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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AUS vs PAK live streaming for free: For the 18th match of the ICC World Cup 2023, Australia is all set to take on Pakistan on Friday (Oct 20). The match will be held at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru and will begin at 2:00 pm IST. Currently, Pakistan is fourth and Australia is seventh on the ICC World 2023 point table.&nbsp;

The Men in Green recently suffered an embarrassing seven-wicket defeat against team India. For the upcoming matches, the team dealt with a heavy blow as players were hit with viral infections and several players got sick.&nbsp;

Australia, on the other hand, did no good either. The team by far has won only one match out of the three it played. &nbsp;The team is expected to receive a boost as Travis Head, their star batter has recovered from the injury and is all set to make a comeback against Pakistan.&nbsp;

Both teams have clashed with each other in 107 matches in the 50-over format with the Aussies 69 of those whereas Pakistan took 34. Three have been No Result whereas 1 game was tied.

Here are all the live-streaming details of Friday’s match here:&nbsp;

India- Star Sports and Disney+ Hotstar

Pakistan- PTV Sports&nbsp;

Australia- 9Now and Fox Sports

US and Canada- ESPN+

UK- Sky Sports and My5

New Zealand- Sky Sport and Sky Go

<h2>AUS vs PAK, World Cup 2023: When is Australia vs Pakistan match to be played?- Date</h2>

The Australia vs Pakistan match will be played on Friday, October 20.&nbsp;

<h2>AUS vs PAK, World Cup 2023: At what time Australia vs Pakistan match will be played?- Time&nbsp;</h2>

The Australia vs Pakistan match will be played at 2:00 pm IST.&nbsp;

<h2>AUS vs PAK, World Cup 2023: Where will the Australia vs Pakistan match be played?- Venue</h2>

&nbsp;The Australia vs Pakistan match will be played at Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.

<h2>AUS vs PAK, World Cup 2023: Where to watch the live telecast of the Australia vs Pakistan match?</h2>

The live telecast of the Australia vs Pakistan match can be watched on all Star Sports Network channels.&nbsp;

<h2>AUS vs PAK, World Cup 2023: How to live-stream the Australia vs Pakistan match online for free?&nbsp;</h2>

The Australia vs Pakistan match live-streaming can be watched on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website.&nbsp;

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AUS vs PAK live streaming for free: For the 18th match of the ICC World Cup 2023, Australia is all set to take on Pakistan on Friday (Oct 20). The match will be held at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru and will begin at 2:00 pm IST. Currently, Pakistan is fourth and Australia is seventh on the ICC World 2023 point table. The Men in Green recently suffered an embarrassing seven-wicket defeat against team India. For the upcoming matches, the team dealt with a heavy blow as players were hit with viral infections and several players got sick. Australia, on the other hand, did no good either. The team by far has won only one match out of the three it played. The team is expected to receive a boost as Travis Head, their star batter has recovered from the injury and is all set to make a comeback against Pakistan. Both teams have clashed with each other in 107 matches in the 50-over format with the Aussies 69 of those whereas Pakistan took 34. Three have been No Result whereas 1 game was tied. Here are all the live-streaming details of Friday’s match here: India- Star Sports and Disney+ Hotstar Pakistan- PTV Sports Australia- 9Now and Fox Sports US and Canada- ESPN+ UK- Sky Sports and My5 New Zealand- Sky Sport and Sky Go AUS vs PAK, World Cup 2023: When is Australia vs Pakistan match to be played?- Date The Australia vs Pakistan match will be played on Friday, October 20. AUS vs PAK, World Cup 2023: At what time Australia vs Pakistan match will be played?- Time The Australia vs Pakistan match will be played at 2:00 pm IST. AUS vs PAK, World Cup 2023: Where will the Australia vs Pakistan match be played?- Venue The Australia vs Pakistan match will be played at Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. AUS vs PAK, World Cup 2023: Where to watch the live telecast of the Australia vs Pakistan match? The live telecast of the Australia vs Pakistan match can be watched on all Star Sports Network channels. AUS vs PAK, World Cup 2023: How to live-stream the Australia vs Pakistan match online for free? The Australia vs Pakistan match live-streaming can be watched on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Australia have dominated the proceedings in the ongoing second Test against Pakistan at the National Stadium in Karachi. After posting a mammoth total of 556 runs on the board in their first innings, Australia piled more misery on Pakistan as they bundled out the hosts for a paltry 148 runs.

Australian bowlers wreaked havoc against the Pakistani batting line-up on Day 3 of the Test match on Monday. Skipper Babar Azam top-scored for Pakistan with 36 runs off 79 balls but failed to find support from the other end as the hosts crumbled like a pack of cards in their first innings.

After skittling them out for 148, Australia decided to continue with their second innings and didn't enforce the follow-on on the visitors. In what had been a disappointing day for Pakistan, pacer Shaheen Afridi brought smiles to the face of the home fans as he bowled a brilliant delivery to clean up Marnus Labuschagne in Australia's second innings on Day 3.

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Afridi bowled an absolute ripper to break the off-stump and send Labuschagne packing. The off-stump was sent cartwheeling, however, the lower part of it remained on the ground. Australia declared their second innings on 97/2 after Labuschagne's dismissal.

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With the declaration on 97, Australia set up a huge target of 506 runs for the hosts. Pakistan lost opener Imam-ul-Haq cheaply on just 1 off 18 balls early in their second innings before Azhar Ali was dismissed by Cameron Green on 6. The hosts were reduced to 21/2 inside the first 23 overs as another batting collapse appeared likely in their second innings.

However, captain Babar Azam then combined with opener Abdullah Shafique to post an unbeaten stand of over hundred runs for the third wicket and steady the ship for Pakistan. The duo has notched up half-centuries apiece and will be hoping to take Pakistan closer to the victory line with a huge target to scale.

Australia have dominated the proceedings in the ongoing second Test against Pakistan at the National Stadium in Karachi. After posting a mammoth total of 556 runs on the board in their first innings, Australia piled more misery on Pakistan as they bundled out the hosts for a paltry 148 runs.

Australia have dominated the proceedings in the ongoing second Test against Pakistan at the National Stadium in Karachi. After posting a mammoth total of 556 runs on the board in their first innings, Australia piled more misery on Pakistan as they bundled out the hosts for a paltry 148 runs. Australian bowlers wreaked havoc against the Pakistani batting line-up on Day 3 of the Test match on Monday. Skipper Babar Azam top-scored for Pakistan with 36 runs off 79 balls but failed to find support from the other end as the hosts crumbled like a pack of cards in their first innings. After skittling them out for 148, Australia decided to continue with their second innings and didn't enforce the follow-on on the visitors. In what had been a disappointing day for Pakistan, pacer Shaheen Afridi brought smiles to the face of the home fans as he bowled a brilliant delivery to clean up Marnus Labuschagne in Australia's second innings on Day 3. Also Read: 'We'll see who goes to play IPL': PCB chief Ramiz Raja makes bold claim as hints at changes in PSL Afridi bowled an absolute ripper to break the off-stump and send Labuschagne packing. The off-stump was sent cartwheeling, however, the lower part of it remained on the ground. Australia declared their second innings on 97/2 after Labuschagne's dismissal. Watch video: Beauty by @iShaheenAfridi #BoysReadyHain l #PAKvAUS pic.twitter.com/ugmhnv3ayu — Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) March 14, 2022 × Also Read: '100/7 must be entertaining': Akhtar takes a dig at Babar & Co. as Pakistan collapse against Australia With the declaration on 97, Australia set up a huge target of 506 runs for the hosts. Pakistan lost opener Imam-ul-Haq cheaply on just 1 off 18 balls early in their second innings before Azhar Ali was dismissed by Cameron Green on 6. The hosts were reduced to 21/2 inside the first 23 overs as another batting collapse appeared likely in their second innings. However, captain Babar Azam then combined with opener Abdullah Shafique to post an unbeaten stand of over hundred runs for the third wicket and steady the ship for Pakistan. The duo has notched up half-centuries apiece and will be hoping to take Pakistan closer to the victory line with a huge target to scale.

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Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday announced details of Australia's first tour of Pakistan since 1998, which will take place in March and April 2022, and comprise three Tests, three ODIs and one T20I.

The Tests will take place in Karachi (March 3-7), Rawalpindi (March 12-16) and Lahore (March 21-25), while Lahore will be the venue for the four white-ball matches to be played from March 29 to April 5.

The Tests will be played as part of the ICC World Test Championship, while the ODIs will be connected to the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Super League - a 13-team event from which the seven highest-placed sides and the hosts, India, will qualify directly for the event proper in 2023.

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PCB Chairman Ramiz Raja, who played eight Tests and 18 ODIs against Australia: "I am delighted to welcome Australia to Pakistan. From a personal point of view, it pleases me no end that we`ll be engaged in a three-Test match series, connoisseurs delight."

"Australia is one of the high-performing sides and them playing in our backyard for the first time after a gap of 24 years will be a special treat for the fans. Likewise, it will be a great opportunity for the Australia cricketers to not only play at our iconic venues but also feel and enjoy the respect, love and hospitality that this great country offers, something which most of their previous generation of cricketers missed out by playing offshore," he added.

Cricket Australia Chief Executive Nick Hockley: "Cricket Australia is excited about the prospect of touring Pakistan next year for what will be a highly anticipated series in a country so incredibly passionate about the game and their national team."

"Pakistan is a formidable opposition with an exceptionally talented team, as evidenced by their dynamic performances in the current ICC Men`s T20 World Cup in the UAE," he added.

As part of the reconnoitring process, Cricket Australia's delegation will visit Pakistan to meet with PCB officials as well as provincial and federal authorities to discuss and finalise matters relating to team operations, logistics, security and Covid-19 protocols.

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Australia last toured Pakistan in 1998-99 when Mark Taylor led them to a 1-0 series victory - their first since Richie Benaud`s side defeated Fazal Mahmood's team by 2-0 in the 1959-60 series.

Between the two series, Pakistan hosted Australia in 1964-65 (drew 0-0), 1979-80 (won 1-0), 1982-83 (won 3-0), 1988-89 (won 1-0) and 1994-95 (won 1-0).Pakistan staged the last four series with Australia offshore - 2002-2003 (Colombo and Sharjah, Pakistan lost 3-0), 2010 (drew 1-1 in England), 2014-15 (won 2-0 in the UAE) and 2018-19 (won 1-0 in the UAE).&nbsp;

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday announced details of Australia's first tour of Pakistan since 1998, which will take place in March and April 2022, and comprise three Tests, three ODIs and one T20I.

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday announced details of Australia's first tour of Pakistan since 1998, which will take place in March and April 2022, and comprise three Tests, three ODIs and one T20I. The Tests will take place in Karachi (March 3-7), Rawalpindi (March 12-16) and Lahore (March 21-25), while Lahore will be the venue for the four white-ball matches to be played from March 29 to April 5. The Tests will be played as part of the ICC World Test Championship, while the ODIs will be connected to the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Super League - a 13-team event from which the seven highest-placed sides and the hosts, India, will qualify directly for the event proper in 2023. ALSO READ: WATCH: PAK continue to win hearts as Babar & Co. celebrate Haris Rauf's birthday with Scotland players PCB Chairman Ramiz Raja, who played eight Tests and 18 ODIs against Australia: "I am delighted to welcome Australia to Pakistan. From a personal point of view, it pleases me no end that we`ll be engaged in a three-Test match series, connoisseurs delight." "Australia is one of the high-performing sides and them playing in our backyard for the first time after a gap of 24 years will be a special treat for the fans. Likewise, it will be a great opportunity for the Australia cricketers to not only play at our iconic venues but also feel and enjoy the respect, love and hospitality that this great country offers, something which most of their previous generation of cricketers missed out by playing offshore," he added. Cricket Australia Chief Executive Nick Hockley: "Cricket Australia is excited about the prospect of touring Pakistan next year for what will be a highly anticipated series in a country so incredibly passionate about the game and their national team." "Pakistan is a formidable opposition with an exceptionally talented team, as evidenced by their dynamic performances in the current ICC Men`s T20 World Cup in the UAE," he added. As part of the reconnoitring process, Cricket Australia's delegation will visit Pakistan to meet with PCB officials as well as provincial and federal authorities to discuss and finalise matters relating to team operations, logistics, security and Covid-19 protocols. ALSO READ | Pakistan win hearts as they congratulate Namibia on their inspiring T20 WC journey - WATCH Australia last toured Pakistan in 1998-99 when Mark Taylor led them to a 1-0 series victory - their first since Richie Benaud`s side defeated Fazal Mahmood's team by 2-0 in the 1959-60 series. Between the two series, Pakistan hosted Australia in 1964-65 (drew 0-0), 1979-80 (won 1-0), 1982-83 (won 3-0), 1988-89 (won 1-0) and 1994-95 (won 1-0).Pakistan staged the last four series with Australia offshore - 2002-2003 (Colombo and Sharjah, Pakistan lost 3-0), 2010 (drew 1-1 in England), 2014-15 (won 2-0 in the UAE) and 2018-19 (won 1-0 in the UAE).

Australia to tour Pakistan for first time in 24 years for limited-overs series in early 2022

Congress lawmaker Shashi Tharoor on Sunday gave his take on how cricket teams should go for breaking records if the opportunity presents itself. His remarks came after Australia's batsman <a href="David Warner hits magical triple century as Australia put up mammoth score against Pakistan">David Warner </a>was not able to break Brian Lara's record of highest individual Test score.

Warner had played an unbeaten knock of 335 runs against Pakistan in the ongoing day-night Test at Adelaide and was on course to break Lara's individual score of 400. It was then that Australia's skipper Tim Paine decided to declare the innings.

Tharoor posted two tweets to give his take on the decision to declare by Tim Paine."This summer, David Warner made 95 runs in 10 innings in the Ashes series against England. Against Pak, he scored 150+ in the 1st Test last week &amp; followed it up with 335 not out yesterday in the 2nd. An unnecessary premature declaration cost him a shot at the world record. Pity," Tharoor said in a tweet.

In another tweet, the Congress leader said: "Part of the pleasure of cricket is its records. Figures &amp; statistics continue to enthral the true aficionado. Cricket teams should go for records when they can. With the 1st Test in the bag &amp; victory likely against a weak Pak side (which was soon reduced to 89 for 6), why declare?"

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Warner was able to score just 95 runs in the Ashes this year, but ever since then, he has been in remarkable form. The left-handed batsman played a knock of 154 in the first Test and he followed it up with a score of 335 not out.

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In the ongoing Test, Warner broke several records. He surpassed Mark Taylor and Don Bradman to record the second-highest individual score for Australia in Tests. Warner also went past Bradman to record the highest-ever individual score at the Adelaide Oval. He is now the only Australian to have scored two 250+ plus scores in Tests.&nbsp;

Congress lawmaker Shashi Tharoor on Sunday gave his take on how cricket teams should go for breaking records if the opportunity presents itself. His remarks came after Australia's batsman David Warner was not able to break Brian Lara's record of highest individual Test score.

Congress lawmaker Shashi Tharoor on Sunday gave his take on how cricket teams should go for breaking records if the opportunity presents itself. His remarks came after Australia's batsman David Warner was not able to break Brian Lara's record of highest individual Test score. Warner had played an unbeaten knock of 335 runs against Pakistan in the ongoing day-night Test at Adelaide and was on course to break Lara's individual score of 400. It was then that Australia's skipper Tim Paine decided to declare the innings. Tharoor posted two tweets to give his take on the decision to declare by Tim Paine."This summer, David Warner made 95 runs in 10 innings in the Ashes series against England. Against Pak, he scored 150+ in the 1st Test last week & followed it up with 335 not out yesterday in the 2nd. An unnecessary premature declaration cost him a shot at the world record. Pity," Tharoor said in a tweet. In another tweet, the Congress leader said: "Part of the pleasure of cricket is its records. Figures & statistics continue to enthral the true aficionado. Cricket teams should go for records when they can. With the 1st Test in the bag & victory likely against a weak Pak side (which was soon reduced to 89 for 6), why declare?" This summer, @davidwarner31 made 95 runs in 10 innings in the Ashes series against England. Against Pak, he scored 150+ in the 1st Test last week & followed it up with 335 not out yesterday in the 2nd. An unnecessary premature declaration cost him a shot at the world record. Pity — Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) December 1, 2019 × Warner was able to score just 95 runs in the Ashes this year, but ever since then, he has been in remarkable form. The left-handed batsman played a knock of 154 in the first Test and he followed it up with a score of 335 not out. Part of the pleasure of cricket is its records. Figures &statistics continue to enthral the true aficionado. Cricket teams should go for records when they can. With the 1st Test in the bag & victory likely against a weak Pak side (which was soon reduced to 89 for 6), why declare? — Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) December 1, 2019 × In the ongoing Test, Warner broke several records. He surpassed Mark Taylor and Don Bradman to record the second-highest individual score for Australia in Tests. Warner also went past Bradman to record the highest-ever individual score at the Adelaide Oval. He is now the only Australian to have scored two 250+ plus scores in Tests.

Shashi Tharoor slams Australia decision to declare innings as David Warner misses chance to break world record

Steve Smith on Saturday became the fastest man to score 7,000 Test runs, shattering a record that had stood since 1946, while moving past Donald Bradman to become Australia's 11th highest scorer.

The 30-year-old took a single off Muhammad Musa during the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/dangerous-warner-frustrates-pakistan-in-second-test-rain-delays-play-265227">second Test against Pakistan </a>in Adelaide to reach the milestone and take possession of a record held for 73 years by English great Wally Hammond.

Hammond reached the mark in 131 innings, while Smith, who played his first Test nine years ago, made the grade in his 126th.

India's Virender Sehwag is the third fastest in 134 innings.

"The fastest to 7K - you're a star Steve Smith!," tweeted Cricket Australia.

Smith also passed the legendary Bradman's 6,996 Test runs. It took Smith 70 Tests to do so, while Bradman needed only 52.

The 30-year-old's heroics at the Ashes in England this year saw him widely labelled the best since Bradman, considered Test cricket's greatest ever when he scored a mammoth 774 runs in just seven innings.

He had the opportunity to pass both Bradman and Hammond in the first Test against Pakistan in Brisbane, but fell for just four in a rare failure.

In an insight into Smith's determination to be the best, he said after missing out in Brisbane that he punishes himself when the runs do not flow.

"I always punish myself when I get no runs, just like I reward myself when I score runs with a chocolate bar at the end of the night if I get a hundred," he said.

"So yeah, if I get no runs I always like to have a run or go to the gym or do something just to give myself a bit of a punishment."

Smith still has 10 other Australian players above him in total Test runs scored.

Greg Chappell (7,110) is his next target, but he has a mountain to climb to reach Ricky Ponting, who amassed 13,378 runs in his 168 Tests.

Steve Smith on Saturday became the fastest man to score 7,000 Test runs, shattering a record that had stood since 1946, while moving past Donald Bradman to become Australia's 11th highest scorer.

Steve Smith on Saturday became the fastest man to score 7,000 Test runs, shattering a record that had stood since 1946, while moving past Donald Bradman to become Australia's 11th highest scorer. The 30-year-old took a single off Muhammad Musa during the second Test against Pakistan in Adelaide to reach the milestone and take possession of a record held for 73 years by English great Wally Hammond. Hammond reached the mark in 131 innings, while Smith, who played his first Test nine years ago, made the grade in his 126th. India's Virender Sehwag is the third fastest in 134 innings. "The fastest to 7K - you're a star Steve Smith!," tweeted Cricket Australia. Smith also passed the legendary Bradman's 6,996 Test runs. It took Smith 70 Tests to do so, while Bradman needed only 52. The 30-year-old's heroics at the Ashes in England this year saw him widely labelled the best since Bradman, considered Test cricket's greatest ever when he scored a mammoth 774 runs in just seven innings. He had the opportunity to pass both Bradman and Hammond in the first Test against Pakistan in Brisbane, but fell for just four in a rare failure. In an insight into Smith's determination to be the best, he said after missing out in Brisbane that he punishes himself when the runs do not flow. "I always punish myself when I get no runs, just like I reward myself when I score runs with a chocolate bar at the end of the night if I get a hundred," he said. "So yeah, if I get no runs I always like to have a run or go to the gym or do something just to give myself a bit of a punishment." Smith still has 10 other Australian players above him in total Test runs scored. Greg Chappell (7,110) is his next target, but he has a mountain to climb to reach Ricky Ponting, who amassed 13,378 runs in his 168 Tests.

Steve Smith becomes fastest man to reach 7,000 runs

Australia opener David Warner hit a rare triple century during the second Test against Pakistan in Adelaide on Saturday, joining an elite group of players to reach the milestone.

The 33-year-old brought up the mark with a boundary off Mohammad Abbas, smashing 37 fours in the near-faultless 389-ball innings. He has been at the crease for nearly nine hours.

His only stroke of luck came on 226 when he was caught in the gully, only for the umpire to call Muhammad Musa's delivery a no-ball.

Warner is the first player since India's Karun Nair made 303 not out in 2016 against England to reach the magical mark and he joins an elite club, including Azhar Ali who is captaining Pakistan in the current series.

The West Indies Brian Lara's 400 not out against England at St John's in 2004 remains the highest Test score of all time. &nbsp;

The opener's heroics in Adelaide followed his 154 in the first Test at Brisbane last week -- his first Test century since a year-long ban for ball-tampering.

It has been a big turnaround for the former Australian vice-captain, who managed just 95 runs in 10 innings during this year's Ashes series in England.

 
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Australia opener David Warner hit a rare triple century during the second Test against Pakistan in Adelaide on Saturday, joining an elite group of players to reach the milestone.

Australia opener David Warner hit a rare triple century during the second Test against Pakistan in Adelaide on Saturday, joining an elite group of players to reach the milestone. The 33-year-old brought up the mark with a boundary off Mohammad Abbas, smashing 37 fours in the near-faultless 389-ball innings. He has been at the crease for nearly nine hours. His only stroke of luck came on 226 when he was caught in the gully, only for the umpire to call Muhammad Musa's delivery a no-ball. Warner is the first player since India's Karun Nair made 303 not out in 2016 against England to reach the magical mark and he joins an elite club, including Azhar Ali who is captaining Pakistan in the current series. The West Indies Brian Lara's 400 not out against England at St John's in 2004 remains the highest Test score of all time. The opener's heroics in Adelaide followed his 154 in the first Test at Brisbane last week -- his first Test century since a year-long ban for ball-tampering. It has been a big turnaround for the former Australian vice-captain, who managed just 95 runs in 10 innings during this year's Ashes series in England.

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