A controversy erupted on the opening day of the third and final Test between Australia and South Africa, at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Sydney. After opting to bat first, Australia was going strong at 130 for 1, in the second session, when Marnus Labuschagne (batting on 70) edged one, off Marco Jansen, and the ball went to the slip cordon with&nbsp;Simon Harmer holding onto a low catch. While the umpire Paul&nbsp;Reiffel sent the decision to the third umpire, his soft signal was out. After a lot of replays from the third umpire,&nbsp;Richard Kettleborough, from different angles, the decision was overruled with Labuschagne surviving eventually.&nbsp;

The Dean Elgar-led South African side had started celebrating before the decision went upstairs and were shellshocked by the final call. While it looked like Hammer had done enough to catch the ball, some angles suggested that some part of the ball was touching the ground. Eventually, Labuschagne was given not-out, upsetting the Proteas. Here's the video of the controversial catch:

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After the end of the day's play, with Australia 147 for 2, pacer Anrich Nortje gave his verdict with regard to the controversial catch. He said, "All of us thought it was out so I’m annoyed. I’m convinced it went straight in (to Harmer’s hands). I think when you look at the angles, to us, it looks like his fingers are underneath it. Unfortunately, we didn’t get that one and I think it would have been a big one at that stage."

Many other cricketers joined in and shared their take with regard to the controversial catch. England's Test captain Ben Stokes tweeted, "ICC should get rid of the soft signal and let the 3rd umpire who has all the technology to make the decision when the on-field umpires send it upstairs, all the controversy is always around the soft signal given." India's former spinner Harbhajan Singh replied saying, "Absolutely waste of time (soft signals)what is the point giving a soft signal when you are referring it to the 3rd umpire anyways .. let the 3rd umpire give a decision." Even former SA captain Faf du Plessis felt that the final decision should've gone in favour of the bowling side as the soft signal was out.

Labuschagne, nonetheless, eventually fell for 79 as Australia ended a rain-hit Day 1 at 147-2 with Usman Khawaja unbeaten on 54. The batter also opened up on the catch and said, "Regardless of whether it's caught or not, with technology, there are so many ones that people are adamant they have caught - and Simon said 'I've caught that' - and in the old rules of catching it, because you felt like your fingers are under it, absolutely, but with the new footage those are so scrutinised because you see so many angles. Especially that side-on angle, makes it look really bad, then the front-on angle actually looks pretty good."

A controversy erupted on the opening day of the third and final Test between Australia and South Africa, at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Sydney. After opting to bat first, Australia was going strong at 130 for 1, in the second session, when Marnus Labuschagne (batting on 70) edged one, off Marco Jansen, and the ball went to the slip cordon with Simon Harmer holding onto a low catch.

A controversy erupted on the opening day of the third and final Test between Australia and South Africa, at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Sydney. After opting to bat first, Australia was going strong at 130 for 1, in the second session, when Marnus Labuschagne (batting on 70) edged one, off Marco Jansen, and the ball went to the slip cordon with Simon Harmer holding onto a low catch. While the umpire Paul Reiffel sent the decision to the third umpire, his soft signal was out. After a lot of replays from the third umpire, Richard Kettleborough, from different angles, the decision was overruled with Labuschagne surviving eventually. The Dean Elgar-led South African side had started celebrating before the decision went upstairs and were shellshocked by the final call. While it looked like Hammer had done enough to catch the ball, some angles suggested that some part of the ball was touching the ground. Eventually, Labuschagne was given not-out, upsetting the Proteas. Here's the video of the controversial catch: Caught at slip! Or maybe not... Marnus Labuschagne is not out on 70 #AUSvSA pic.twitter.com/OZ6N06fRZ6 — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 4, 2023 × Also read: 'England, Australia, NZ have...': Sangakkara hints Asian giants India, Pakistan & SL not favourites for ODI WC After the end of the day's play, with Australia 147 for 2, pacer Anrich Nortje gave his verdict with regard to the controversial catch. He said, "All of us thought it was out so I’m annoyed. I’m convinced it went straight in (to Harmer’s hands). I think when you look at the angles, to us, it looks like his fingers are underneath it. Unfortunately, we didn’t get that one and I think it would have been a big one at that stage." Many other cricketers joined in and shared their take with regard to the controversial catch. England's Test captain Ben Stokes tweeted, "ICC should get rid of the soft signal and let the 3rd umpire who has all the technology to make the decision when the on-field umpires send it upstairs, all the controversy is always around the soft signal given." India's former spinner Harbhajan Singh replied saying, "Absolutely waste of time (soft signals)what is the point giving a soft signal when you are referring it to the 3rd umpire anyways .. let the 3rd umpire give a decision." Even former SA captain Faf du Plessis felt that the final decision should've gone in favour of the bowling side as the soft signal was out. Labuschagne, nonetheless, eventually fell for 79 as Australia ended a rain-hit Day 1 at 147-2 with Usman Khawaja unbeaten on 54. The batter also opened up on the catch and said, "Regardless of whether it's caught or not, with technology, there are so many ones that people are adamant they have caught - and Simon said 'I've caught that' - and in the old rules of catching it, because you felt like your fingers are under it, absolutely, but with the new footage those are so scrutinised because you see so many angles. Especially that side-on angle, makes it look really bad, then the front-on angle actually looks pretty good."

Anrich Nortje reacts after Marnus Labuschagne adjudged not-out over controversial catch in Aus-SA Test

Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon spun a web around the West Indies batsmen in the second innings of the 1st Test, picking up six wickets and helping his team win the match by 164 runs. In the process of achieving this, Lyon has also gone past Ravichandran Ashwin on the wickets tally in this format. Earlier, in the first innings, Lyon became the 9th highest wicket-taker in Test history, and now in the second innings, he surpassed Ashwin to sit in the 8th spot with 446 scalps to his name.

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Australia batted first after winning the toss and scored a mammoth 598-4 declared in the first innings, courtesy of twin double hundreds from Marnus Labuschagne (204) and Steve Smith (200*). Middle-order batsman Travis Head suffered a poor fate as he got out bowled on 99 to Kraig Brathwaite.

West Indies, on the other hand, started off well with the openers, captain Kraigg Brathwaite and debutant Tagenarine Chanderpaul each completing half-centuries. The visitors, however, couldn’t continue to pile up runs, getting all out on 283 eventually. The deficit of 315 was always going to go against them as Australia began their next innings from where they had left. Marnus again shined with the bat, completing a hundred in the second innings as well – thus becoming the eighth batsman ever to achieve the feat in Tests.

With the target of 498 in the fourth innings, West Indies it's going to be challenging. With Kraigg and Tagenarine both again stitching a partnership, the target looked under reach. The thought vanished quickly after West Indies lost a few quick wickets. Captain Brathwaite though completed his 11th Test hundred,&nbsp;but he still couldn’t avoid the inevitable. On day 5 of the Test, Nathan Lyon picked up his 21st five-wicket haul, and with the figures of 6-128 in the second innings, he wrapped up West Indies'&nbsp;batting on 333.

The second Test match will begin on December 8th in Adelaide.

Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon spun a web around the West Indies batsmen in the second innings of the 1st Test, picking up six wickets and helping his team win the match by 164 runs.

Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon spun a web around the West Indies batsmen in the second innings of the 1st Test, picking up six wickets and helping his team win the match by 164 runs. In the process of achieving this, Lyon has also gone past Ravichandran Ashwin on the wickets tally in this format. Earlier, in the first innings, Lyon became the 9th highest wicket-taker in Test history, and now in the second innings, he surpassed Ashwin to sit in the 8th spot with 446 scalps to his name. ALSO READ: AUS vs WI 2022: Nathan Lyon goes past Dale Steyn to become 9th highest wicket-taker in Tests Australia batted first after winning the toss and scored a mammoth 598-4 declared in the first innings, courtesy of twin double hundreds from Marnus Labuschagne (204) and Steve Smith (200*). Middle-order batsman Travis Head suffered a poor fate as he got out bowled on 99 to Kraig Brathwaite. West Indies, on the other hand, started off well with the openers, captain Kraigg Brathwaite and debutant Tagenarine Chanderpaul each completing half-centuries. The visitors, however, couldn’t continue to pile up runs, getting all out on 283 eventually. The deficit of 315 was always going to go against them as Australia began their next innings from where they had left. Marnus again shined with the bat, completing a hundred in the second innings as well – thus becoming the eighth batsman ever to achieve the feat in Tests. With the target of 498 in the fourth innings, West Indies it's going to be challenging. With Kraigg and Tagenarine both again stitching a partnership, the target looked under reach. The thought vanished quickly after West Indies lost a few quick wickets. Captain Brathwaite though completed his 11th Test hundred, but he still couldn’t avoid the inevitable. On day 5 of the Test, Nathan Lyon picked up his 21st five-wicket haul, and with the figures of 6-128 in the second innings, he wrapped up West Indies' batting on 333. The second Test match will begin on December 8th in Adelaide.

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Australia&nbsp;clinched the ongoing three-match ODI series against England with a&nbsp;72-run victory in the second One-Dayer at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday. Having already won the first match by six wickets. Steve Smith, star of the Adelaide ODI (80* off 77) showed his class once again today, scoring 94 runs.

After winning the toss, Josh Hazlewood, the stand-in captain had no hesitation in batting first. With David Warner and Travis Head losing their wickets early, the onus fell on Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne to build a partnership and take things forward.

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While Marnus scored an almost run-a-ball fifty (58 off 55), Smith partnered with Mitchell Marsh, who smoked two sixes and as many fours in his half-century knock too and helped Australia reach a potent total of 280 for 8 in 50 overs.

Much like how it happened in the first ODI, Jason Roy again fell to Starc without disturbing the scorecard. A couple of balls later, Starc bowled Malan on a duck putting England on the back foot immediately. After Salt departed on a quick-fire 16-ball 23, the pair of James Vince and Sam Billings started knotting a partnership.

Both completed their respective fifties giving England little hope of making a comeback in the game. However, that didn’t last for long.

Hazlewood, in the 28th over of the game picked up Vince on 60. Then it was about time before Adam Zampa ran through England’s lower-middle order picking up four wickets in no time.

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England got folded on 208, thus losing the second match and the ODI series.

Australia clinched the ongoing three-match ODI series against England with a 72-run victory in the second One-Dayer at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday. Having already won the first match by six wickets.

Australia clinched the ongoing three-match ODI series against England with a 72-run victory in the second One-Dayer at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday. Having already won the first match by six wickets. Steve Smith, star of the Adelaide ODI (80* off 77) showed his class once again today, scoring 94 runs. After winning the toss, Josh Hazlewood, the stand-in captain had no hesitation in batting first. With David Warner and Travis Head losing their wickets early, the onus fell on Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne to build a partnership and take things forward. ALSO READ: Australia vs England, 1st ODI: Adelaide knock was close to perfection, says Steve Smith While Marnus scored an almost run-a-ball fifty (58 off 55), Smith partnered with Mitchell Marsh, who smoked two sixes and as many fours in his half-century knock too and helped Australia reach a potent total of 280 for 8 in 50 overs. Much like how it happened in the first ODI, Jason Roy again fell to Starc without disturbing the scorecard. A couple of balls later, Starc bowled Malan on a duck putting England on the back foot immediately. After Salt departed on a quick-fire 16-ball 23, the pair of James Vince and Sam Billings started knotting a partnership. Both completed their respective fifties giving England little hope of making a comeback in the game. However, that didn’t last for long. Hazlewood, in the 28th over of the game picked up Vince on 60. Then it was about time before Adam Zampa ran through England’s lower-middle order picking up four wickets in no time. ALSO READ: Australia thrash England by 6 wickets in Adelaide, take 1-0 lead in ODI series England got folded on 208, thus losing the second match and the ODI series.

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After Australia won the first Test by ten wickets versus hosts Sri Lanka, both sides squared off in the second and final Test in Galle on Friday (July 08). Pat Cummins &amp; Co. opted to bat first and rode on centuries from Marnus Labuschange's first-ever ton outside Australia and Steve Smith's 109 not out to reach 298-5 at stumps on the opening day.

With Smith's 28th Test ton, the Aussie batting star finally ended his 19-month-long international century-drought with his last triple-figure score coming against Ajinkya Rahane-led India in the SCG Test in early 2021. Thus, the right-hander slammed his 28th ton in the purest format of the game to join England's run-machine Joe Root in an elite list.&nbsp;

By virtue of his impressive knock, Smith now has 28 Test centuries, the joint-most hundreds by active Test players. Thus, he surpassed India's Virat Kohli's tally, who has not hit a century at the international level since late 2019.

Most centuries by active Test players

Steve Smith - 28* (87 matches)

Joe Root - 28 (121 matches)

Virat Kohli - 27 (102 matches)

Kane Williamson - 24 (88 matches)

David Warner - 24 (96 matches)

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After the end of the day's play in Galle, Cummins-led Aussies will be eager to post anything over 450 and bat the Sri Lankans out of the contest. Dimuth Karunaratne-led Islanders' batting was a huge letdown in the series opener, in Pallekele, where they returned with scores of 212 and 113 to lose by ten wickets.&nbsp;

Australia is eyeing a series whitewash over the hapless Sri Lankans and to strengthen their chances of entering the&nbsp;final of the second edition of the ICC World Test Championship.

After Australia won the first Test by ten wickets versus hosts Sri Lanka, both sides squared off in the second and final Test in Galle on Friday (July 08). Pat Cummins & Co.

After Australia won the first Test by ten wickets versus hosts Sri Lanka, both sides squared off in the second and final Test in Galle on Friday (July 08). Pat Cummins & Co. opted to bat first and rode on centuries from Marnus Labuschange's first-ever ton outside Australia and Steve Smith's 109 not out to reach 298-5 at stumps on the opening day. With Smith's 28th Test ton, the Aussie batting star finally ended his 19-month-long international century-drought with his last triple-figure score coming against Ajinkya Rahane-led India in the SCG Test in early 2021. Thus, the right-hander slammed his 28th ton in the purest format of the game to join England's run-machine Joe Root in an elite list. By virtue of his impressive knock, Smith now has 28 Test centuries, the joint-most hundreds by active Test players. Thus, he surpassed India's Virat Kohli's tally, who has not hit a century at the international level since late 2019. Most centuries by active Test players Steve Smith - 28* (87 matches) Joe Root - 28 (121 matches) Virat Kohli - 27 (102 matches) Kane Williamson - 24 (88 matches) David Warner - 24 (96 matches) ALSO READ | 'It's something we....' - Rohit Sharma breaks silence over frequent captaincy changes in India - WATCH After the end of the day's play in Galle, Cummins-led Aussies will be eager to post anything over 450 and bat the Sri Lankans out of the contest. Dimuth Karunaratne-led Islanders' batting was a huge letdown in the series opener, in Pallekele, where they returned with scores of 212 and 113 to lose by ten wickets. Australia is eyeing a series whitewash over the hapless Sri Lankans and to strengthen their chances of entering the final of the second edition of the ICC World Test Championship.

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After a riveting three-match Test series between Pakistan and Australia, the action now moves onto the limited-overs as Babar Azam-led hosts face Aaron Finch's Men in Yellow in the series opener of the three ODIs on Tuesday (March 29).

The action between the two teams will resume in the same venue, where the third and final Test was played. The Men in Green return to the ODI format after a long gap and will be eager to give their all. They have a solid squad in the form of Babar, Md Rizwan, Fakhar Zaman, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Hasan Ali, etc.

On the other hand, Finch &amp; Co. are without the likes of David Warner, Glenn Maxwell, Steve Smith, Pat Cummins. In addition, injury to all-rounder Mitchell Marsh and Covid-positive test for Josh Iglis have caused some concerns for the visitors.&nbsp;They still have the likes of Finch, Cameron Green, Adam Zampa, Marcus Stoinis, Alex Carey, Marnus Labuschagne to rely upon.

Given both Australia and Pakistan are at the bottom-half of the ODI Super League points table, they have plenty riding on the three matches which will be held across five days, followed by a solitary T20I. With the next ODI World Cup now only 1.5 years away, the series is of more importance than what the picture portrays at present.

Here is everything you need to know about the match - date, IST, streaming details, etc.&nbsp;

When is Pakistan vs Australia 1st ODI match taking place?

Pakistan vs Australia 1st ODI is scheduled to take place on March 29, 2022.&nbsp;

Where is Pakistan vs Australia 1st ODI taking place?

Pakistan vs Australia 1st ODI will take place at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.

At what time Pakistan vs Australia 1st ODI taking place?

Pakistan vs Australia 1st ODI will kick off at 3:30pm (IST).

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How to watch Pakistan vs Australia 1st ODI live on TV?

Pakistan vs Australia 1st ODI will be aired live&nbsp;on the Sony Sports Network.&nbsp;

How to watch Pakistan vs Australia 1st ODI live streaming?

The Pakistan vs Australia 1st ODI will be available&nbsp;on the Sony Liv app and the website.

After a riveting three-match Test series between Pakistan and Australia, the action now moves onto the limited-overs as Babar Azam-led hosts face Aaron Finch's Men in Yellow in the series opener of the three ODIs on Tuesday (March 29).

After a riveting three-match Test series between Pakistan and Australia, the action now moves onto the limited-overs as Babar Azam-led hosts face Aaron Finch's Men in Yellow in the series opener of the three ODIs on Tuesday (March 29). The action between the two teams will resume in the same venue, where the third and final Test was played. The Men in Green return to the ODI format after a long gap and will be eager to give their all. They have a solid squad in the form of Babar, Md Rizwan, Fakhar Zaman, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Hasan Ali, etc. On the other hand, Finch & Co. are without the likes of David Warner, Glenn Maxwell, Steve Smith, Pat Cummins. In addition, injury to all-rounder Mitchell Marsh and Covid-positive test for Josh Iglis have caused some concerns for the visitors. They still have the likes of Finch, Cameron Green, Adam Zampa, Marcus Stoinis, Alex Carey, Marnus Labuschagne to rely upon. Given both Australia and Pakistan are at the bottom-half of the ODI Super League points table, they have plenty riding on the three matches which will be held across five days, followed by a solitary T20I. With the next ODI World Cup now only 1.5 years away, the series is of more importance than what the picture portrays at present. Here is everything you need to know about the match - date, IST, streaming details, etc. When is Pakistan vs Australia 1st ODI match taking place? Pakistan vs Australia 1st ODI is scheduled to take place on March 29, 2022. Where is Pakistan vs Australia 1st ODI taking place? Pakistan vs Australia 1st ODI will take place at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. At what time Pakistan vs Australia 1st ODI taking place? Pakistan vs Australia 1st ODI will kick off at 3:30pm (IST). ALSO READ | We fall, we rise: Over to the younger lot as Mithali Raj, Jhulan Goswami's World Cup dream remains unfulfilled How to watch Pakistan vs Australia 1st ODI live on TV? Pakistan vs Australia 1st ODI will be aired live on the Sony Sports Network. How to watch Pakistan vs Australia 1st ODI live streaming? The Pakistan vs Australia 1st ODI will be available on the Sony Liv app and the website.

PakvsAus: When and where to watch Pakistan vs Australia 1st ODI - IST time and streaming details

After the end of the second and penultimate Test between hosts Pakistan and Australia, the series scoreline remains 0-0. While the series opener was a run-fest in Rawalpindi, the pitch at Karachi also failed to provide a result as the two teams have shifted focus to the series finale, which will get underway at the Gadaffi Stadium, Lahore on March 21.

Ahead of the third and final Test, former Pakistan cricketer Aquib Javed has slammed the Ramiz Raja-led Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for the pitches it has produced and asked them to take a leaf from the curators in India. In this regard, he said on his Youtube channel, "Why go anywhere else? I would say find out from the curators in Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai etc how they prepare the turners on which Indian spinners dominate. I am surprised until now Pakistan has not been able to produce pure turning tracks, which will help our spinners."

Thus, Javed has asked PCB to learn from the Indian curators in preparing turning pitches which would benefit the hosts. In the recently-concluded India-Sri Lanka Test series, in India, Rohit Sharma &amp; Co. whitewashed the Lankans despite not playing on rank-turners but on pitches which did offer adequete help for the spinners and also led to pacers chipping in with regular scalps. Thus, it will be interesting to see what kind of a surface is prepared for the Pakistan-Australia Test series finale.

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Talking about the second and final Test, Australia rode on Marnus Labuschagne's 160 to post 556-9 decl, after opting to bat first at the National Stadium, Karachi. In reply, Babar Azam-led home side managed only 148 in their first innings (conceding a whopping 408-run lead). After Pat Cummins' Australia set a massive 506-run target for the hosts, Babar's 196, Mohammad Rizwan's 104* led Pakistan to 443-7 as both sides settled for a draw on the final day's play on Wednesday (March 16).

The series decider will now be held on March 21 at Gadaffi Stadium, Lahore.

After the end of the second and penultimate Test between hosts Pakistan and Australia, the series scoreline remains 0-0. While the series opener was a run-fest in Rawalpindi, the pitch at Karachi also failed to provide a result as the two teams have shifted focus to the series finale, which will get underway at the Gadaffi Stadium, Lahore on March 21.

After the end of the second and penultimate Test between hosts Pakistan and Australia, the series scoreline remains 0-0. While the series opener was a run-fest in Rawalpindi, the pitch at Karachi also failed to provide a result as the two teams have shifted focus to the series finale, which will get underway at the Gadaffi Stadium, Lahore on March 21. Ahead of the third and final Test, former Pakistan cricketer Aquib Javed has slammed the Ramiz Raja-led Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for the pitches it has produced and asked them to take a leaf from the curators in India. In this regard, he said on his Youtube channel, "Why go anywhere else? I would say find out from the curators in Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai etc how they prepare the turners on which Indian spinners dominate. I am surprised until now Pakistan has not been able to produce pure turning tracks, which will help our spinners." Thus, Javed has asked PCB to learn from the Indian curators in preparing turning pitches which would benefit the hosts. In the recently-concluded India-Sri Lanka Test series, in India, Rohit Sharma & Co. whitewashed the Lankans despite not playing on rank-turners but on pitches which did offer adequete help for the spinners and also led to pacers chipping in with regular scalps. Thus, it will be interesting to see what kind of a surface is prepared for the Pakistan-Australia Test series finale. ALSO READ | Best all-round batter in the world: Vaughan lavishes huge praise on Pakistan captain after 2nd Test vs AUS Talking about the second and final Test, Australia rode on Marnus Labuschagne's 160 to post 556-9 decl, after opting to bat first at the National Stadium, Karachi. In reply, Babar Azam-led home side managed only 148 in their first innings (conceding a whopping 408-run lead). After Pat Cummins' Australia set a massive 506-run target for the hosts, Babar's 196, Mohammad Rizwan's 104* led Pakistan to 443-7 as both sides settled for a draw on the final day's play on Wednesday (March 16). The series decider will now be held on March 21 at Gadaffi Stadium, Lahore.

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Pakistan and Australia played out a humdinger of a clash in the just-concluded second and penultimate Test at the National Stadium, Karachi on Wednesday (March 16). After Day 4 ended with Pakistan at 192-2, in pursuit of a mammoth 506-run target set by Pat Cummins &amp; Co., Babar Azam stood tall from one end to prevent a memorable win for the visitors with an impressive 196-run knock in Karachi. After Babar fell with over 12 overs remaining in the final day's play, Mohammad Rizwan's 104 not out propelled Pakistan to 443-7 as both sides settled for a draw with the series scoreline still reading 0-0.

Courtesy Babar's lengthy stay in the middle, Pakistan managed to escape from the jaws of a defeat after conceding a big first-innings lead. Babar batted for over 400 deliveries and registered the highest score by a captain in the final innings of a Test match. With a terrific draw, courtesy Babar, Rizwan and Abdullah Shafique (96), Pakistan created history and became only the second team to bat over 1,000 deliveries (1,030) in the fourth and final innings for a draw.

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The first instance came during&nbsp;England's&nbsp;timeless Test in Durban, versus South Africa, in 1939. That match went on for as many as 10 days and had to be stopped as the English team&nbsp;would've missed the boat for home. Back then, England were 654/5 in chase of 696 in 218.2 overs (1,746) when the match ended in a draw.

After the match, Babar said at the post-match presentation, "The plan was to bat session-by-session and build partnerships. It was a team effort, as others (Shafique and Rizwan) chipped in with useful contributions too. We took the onus and the main focus was to build partnerships right throughout the day. Rizwan was outstanding as he saved the Test for us eventually. We wanted to continue to bat in the same way (after the tea break) and we tried to be positive and play our shots. The team needed this knock, so I tried to bat for as long as I could."

Meanwhile, Cummins stated, "I think so, I think we had enough overs, it was a pretty good wicket even on day 4 and day 5. We created a few chances, but we failed to grab them. Mitch Swepson was fantastic on debut, his figures don't do justice to the way he bowled. Nathan was impressive towards the end, as he always does on day 5. For an Australian team to bat over two days at the start of a Test match, I don't think we've done that for a long time. Lots of positives from this match and so far in the series. The way we batted was fantastic, the way we hunted and took those wickets on day 3 with reverse swing, that was brilliant as well. And we were always ahead in the game, so really proud of the boys."

Pakistan and Australia played out a humdinger of a clash in the just-concluded second and penultimate Test at the National Stadium, Karachi on Wednesday (March 16).

Pakistan and Australia played out a humdinger of a clash in the just-concluded second and penultimate Test at the National Stadium, Karachi on Wednesday (March 16). After Day 4 ended with Pakistan at 192-2, in pursuit of a mammoth 506-run target set by Pat Cummins & Co., Babar Azam stood tall from one end to prevent a memorable win for the visitors with an impressive 196-run knock in Karachi. After Babar fell with over 12 overs remaining in the final day's play, Mohammad Rizwan's 104 not out propelled Pakistan to 443-7 as both sides settled for a draw with the series scoreline still reading 0-0. Courtesy Babar's lengthy stay in the middle, Pakistan managed to escape from the jaws of a defeat after conceding a big first-innings lead. Babar batted for over 400 deliveries and registered the highest score by a captain in the final innings of a Test match. With a terrific draw, courtesy Babar, Rizwan and Abdullah Shafique (96), Pakistan created history and became only the second team to bat over 1,000 deliveries (1,030) in the fourth and final innings for a draw. ALSO READ | Babar Azam scripts history, achieves elite feat during marathon 196-run knock in 2nd Test vs Australia The first instance came during England's timeless Test in Durban, versus South Africa, in 1939. That match went on for as many as 10 days and had to be stopped as the English team would've missed the boat for home. Back then, England were 654/5 in chase of 696 in 218.2 overs (1,746) when the match ended in a draw. After the match, Babar said at the post-match presentation, "The plan was to bat session-by-session and build partnerships. It was a team effort, as others (Shafique and Rizwan) chipped in with useful contributions too. We took the onus and the main focus was to build partnerships right throughout the day. Rizwan was outstanding as he saved the Test for us eventually. We wanted to continue to bat in the same way (after the tea break) and we tried to be positive and play our shots. The team needed this knock, so I tried to bat for as long as I could." Meanwhile, Cummins stated, "I think so, I think we had enough overs, it was a pretty good wicket even on day 4 and day 5. We created a few chances, but we failed to grab them. Mitch Swepson was fantastic on debut, his figures don't do justice to the way he bowled. Nathan was impressive towards the end, as he always does on day 5. For an Australian team to bat over two days at the start of a Test match, I don't think we've done that for a long time. Lots of positives from this match and so far in the series. The way we batted was fantastic, the way we hunted and took those wickets on day 3 with reverse swing, that was brilliant as well. And we were always ahead in the game, so really proud of the boys."

Babar Azam-led Pakistan become second team to achieve historic feat after drawn Test vs Australia

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.

WATCH: Shaheen Afridi breaks the stumps as he cleans up Marnus Labuschagne with a ripper in 2nd Test

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is being brutally trolled by Indian fans on Twitter after Australian cricketer Marnus Labuschagne recently shared a picture of one of his meals from the country. The Australian team is currently in Pakistan for a full-fledged tour consisting of three Tests, as many ODIs and a one-off T20I game.

Ahead of the second Test between the two sides at the National Stadium in Karachi, Labuschagne took to Twitter on Friday to share a picture of his 'daal and roti' meal. Daal is a thick&nbsp;lentil stew mostly consumed in countries like India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan, while roti is a bread made out of wheat flour.

As Labuschagne shared a picture of his meal on Twitter, Indian fans couldn't help but take a dig at the PCB for providing the Aussie batter with below-par food. Many wondered if the Aussie cricketer was 'in a jail' to be consuming daal which was deemed too watery by many.

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That’s the saddest dal and roti I’ve seen Marnie. Hope you get some good dal and roti later this year <a href="https://t.co/alN2xDizKh">https://t.co/alN2xDizKh</a>
— Shriram Manohar (@ShriramManohar) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShriramManohar/status/1502334868318941186?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 11, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Are you in Jail or what??
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My man Marnus is here to reaffirm that <a href="https://twitter.com/TheRealPCB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheRealPCB</a> has actually kept all of them at a jail. <a href="https://t.co/fGnCDviM7A">https://t.co/fGnCDviM7A</a>
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who eats that
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The first Test between Pakistan and Australia ended in a draw after a run-fest at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi. The Test match saw only 14 wickets fall over the course of five days as PCB was heavily criticised for the quality of the pitch offered.

It was a flat wicket where batters enjoyed great outings while the bowlers struggled immensely. ICC later rated the pitch 'below average' as PCB faced backlash from all corners. Australia and Pakistan are currently locking horns in the second Test of the three-match series in Karachi.

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Australia won the toss and opted to bat first in the game following which openers Usman Khawaja and David Warner got the visitors off to a great start. The duo posted an 82-run stand for the first wicket before Warner was dismissed on 36 off 48 balls. Labuschagne was then sent back on a duck before Steve Smith combined with Khawaja to steady the ship for the Aussies.

While Smith slammed his half-century, Khawaja went on to notch up his century with the duo sharing an unbeaten stand of over 100 runs for the third wicket.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is being brutally trolled by Indian fans on Twitter after Australian cricketer Marnus Labuschagne recently shared a picture of one of his meals from the country.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is being brutally trolled by Indian fans on Twitter after Australian cricketer Marnus Labuschagne recently shared a picture of one of his meals from the country. The Australian team is currently in Pakistan for a full-fledged tour consisting of three Tests, as many ODIs and a one-off T20I game. Ahead of the second Test between the two sides at the National Stadium in Karachi, Labuschagne took to Twitter on Friday to share a picture of his 'daal and roti' meal. Daal is a thick lentil stew mostly consumed in countries like India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan, while roti is a bread made out of wheat flour. As Labuschagne shared a picture of his meal on Twitter, Indian fans couldn't help but take a dig at the PCB for providing the Aussie batter with below-par food. Many wondered if the Aussie cricketer was 'in a jail' to be consuming daal which was deemed too watery by many. Here is a look at some of the hilarious reactions by Indian fans to Labuschagne's post: That’s the saddest dal and roti I’ve seen Marnie. Hope you get some good dal and roti later this year https://t.co/alN2xDizKh — Shriram Manohar (@ShriramManohar) March 11, 2022 × Are you in Jail or what?? — Priyaanka (@Priyank_hahaha) March 11, 2022 × My man Marnus is here to reaffirm that @TheRealPCB has actually kept all of them at a jail. https://t.co/fGnCDviM7A — Haider Maqbool (@haidermaqbool7) March 11, 2022 × who eats that — ashxTeja (@random1netizen) March 11, 2022 × Imagine the food in Australia to call this as delicious! https://t.co/9H8ZL3W8fM — Roy Kent (@Padycast) March 12, 2022 × who lied to this man? https://t.co/A8z1X6VCXZ — Vithushan Ehantharajah (@Vitu_E) March 11, 2022 × Also Read: ‘He reminds me of Imran Khan’ – Aaqib Javed names Pakistan star who can replace Babar Azam as captain The first Test between Pakistan and Australia ended in a draw after a run-fest at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi. The Test match saw only 14 wickets fall over the course of five days as PCB was heavily criticised for the quality of the pitch offered. It was a flat wicket where batters enjoyed great outings while the bowlers struggled immensely. ICC later rated the pitch 'below average' as PCB faced backlash from all corners. Australia and Pakistan are currently locking horns in the second Test of the three-match series in Karachi. Also Read: 'Virat's bad patch has gone for too long': Ex-Pakistan captain backs Kohli to end his century drought soon Australia won the toss and opted to bat first in the game following which openers Usman Khawaja and David Warner got the visitors off to a great start. The duo posted an 82-run stand for the first wicket before Warner was dismissed on 36 off 48 balls. Labuschagne was then sent back on a duck before Steve Smith combined with Khawaja to steady the ship for the Aussies. While Smith slammed his half-century, Khawaja went on to notch up his century with the duo sharing an unbeaten stand of over 100 runs for the third wicket.

'Are you in jail?': Indian fans troll PCB as Marnus Labuschagne shares pic of his 'daal and roti' meal

Virat Kohli remains a big name in world cricket. The 33-year-old recently became the 12th Indian cricketer to enter the 100-Test club when Rohit Sharma's Team India locked horns with Sri Lanka in the two-match series opener in Mohali.&nbsp;

Kohli contributed with a well-made 76-ball 45, however, once again missed out on scoring a triple-figure knock. Thus, he also couldn't&nbsp;end his two-year-long century drought at the international level. The wait for Kohli's international century continues as the right-hander has failed to deliver as per his credentails despite crossing the fifty-run mark on several occasions across formats (since his last ton&nbsp;in late 2019).

The cricketing fraternity, thus, continues to wait for Kohli's century and the cameraman in the ongoing Pakistan vs Australia 1st Test caught hold of two fans, with one of them having a special message for the Indian star batter.&nbsp;

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One of the banners read that the fan really wanted&nbsp;Kohli to break his century drought and get to&nbsp;his 71st&nbsp;international ton&nbsp;in Pakistan. On the other hand,&nbsp;the other fan's banner read, "Biggest Match, 23rd Oct 2022, IND vs PAK (T20WC), Rohit v Shaheen."

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For the unversed, another fan had&nbsp;a banner-- during PSL 2022 --&nbsp;in which he expressed his desire&nbsp;to see Kohli play on their home soil and score a hundred.&nbsp;

With the whole cricketing world waiting for Kohli's next ton, it will be interesting to see if he gets there in India's second and final Test versus Sri Lanka, commencing on March 12&nbsp;at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.

Meanwhile, Pakistan-Australia's first Test is heading for a dull draw after the visitors came close to Babar Azam &amp; Co.'s first-innings total at stumps on Day 4, on Monday (March 07).

Virat Kohli remains a big name in world cricket. The 33-year-old recently became the 12th Indian cricketer to enter the 100-Test club when Rohit Sharma's Team India locked horns with Sri Lanka in the two-match series opener in Mohali.

Virat Kohli remains a big name in world cricket. The 33-year-old recently became the 12th Indian cricketer to enter the 100-Test club when Rohit Sharma's Team India locked horns with Sri Lanka in the two-match series opener in Mohali. Kohli contributed with a well-made 76-ball 45, however, once again missed out on scoring a triple-figure knock. Thus, he also couldn't end his two-year-long century drought at the international level. The wait for Kohli's international century continues as the right-hander has failed to deliver as per his credentails despite crossing the fifty-run mark on several occasions across formats (since his last ton in late 2019). The cricketing fraternity, thus, continues to wait for Kohli's century and the cameraman in the ongoing Pakistan vs Australia 1st Test caught hold of two fans, with one of them having a special message for the Indian star batter. ALSO READ | I would say just how much I love him: Ricky Ponting breaks down as he recalls late Shane Warne One of the banners read that the fan really wanted Kohli to break his century drought and get to his 71st international ton in Pakistan. On the other hand, the other fan's banner read, "Biggest Match, 23rd Oct 2022, IND vs PAK (T20WC), Rohit v Shaheen." Some Virat Kohli fans have made a wish during Rawalpindi Test at Pindi Cricket Stadium #PAKvAUS pic.twitter.com/mrKEaPFQEe — Arfa Feroz Zake (@ArfaSays_) March 6, 2022 × ALSO READ | From top earners to players with big pay cuts: BCCI's new central contracts list for 2021-22 For the unversed, another fan had a banner-- during PSL 2022 -- in which he expressed his desire to see Kohli play on their home soil and score a hundred. With the whole cricketing world waiting for Kohli's next ton, it will be interesting to see if he gets there in India's second and final Test versus Sri Lanka, commencing on March 12 at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. Meanwhile, Pakistan-Australia's first Test is heading for a dull draw after the visitors came close to Babar Azam & Co.'s first-innings total at stumps on Day 4, on Monday (March 07).

We want your 71st century in Pakistan: Fan's message for Virat Kohli wins hearts

Australia came close to matching Pakistan's first innings total of 476-4 declared in the opening test as the run-feast in Rawalpindi appeared to be heading for a dull draw on Monday.

Wet outfield caused by overnight rain not only wiped out the entire morning session on day four but also effectively dashed prospects of victory by either side in Australia's first test in Pakistan in 24 years.

The touring side finished the penultimate day on 449-7, 27 runs behind, after four days of bat dominating ball on a flat track at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

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Mitchell Starc was on 12 when bad light stopped play with skipper Pat Cummins on four at the other end.

Marnus Labuschagne made 90 and Steve Smith contributed 78 in a strong batting performance by the tourists.

"It's a pretty benign wicket. There's not a great deal of pace and bounce in it for the seamers," Smith told reporters.

"Thought it would break up a little bit more, probably turn a bit more from the start, but it probably hasn't done so."

Earlier, Pakistan struck twice in the morning session after the delayed start to the penultimate day's action.

Armed with the second new ball, Shaheen Afridi induced a loose drive from Labuschagne and Abdullah Shafique dived to his right to take a sharp catch in the slip.

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Labuschagne's fluent knock included 12 boundaries.

Travis Head made eight before edging spinner Nauman Ali and wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan took a smart catch behind the stumps.

Cameron Green (48), who was not even born when Australia last toured Pakistan in 1998, began well but fell short of what could have been the fifth half-century in their top six.

Green fluffed his sweep short against Nauman to find Iftikhar at short fine leg.

Left-arm spinner Nauman kept bowling outside the leg-stump, which also earned him the prize wicket of Smith who gloved a ball to Rizwan attempting a sweep shot.

Smith was the fourth batsman in Australia's top four who passed the 50-mark but could not convert it into a hundred.

Alex Carey made 19 but never looked convincing and eventually lost his off-stump to fast-bowler Naseem Shah.

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam brought himself in for the final over of the day but Starc and Cummins had no problem in dealing with his innocuous part-time off-spin.

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Nauman's 4-107 was impressive on a batting-friendly track and the 35-year-old attributed it to his patient approach.

"The ball was not turning much from the middle, so I tried to bowl into the rough areas and use those patches, which earned me a couple of wickets," he told reporters.

"Tomorrow we'd try to bowl them out as quickly as possible and I'm optimistic of a five-wicket haul."

Australia came close to matching Pakistan's first innings total of 476-4 declared in the opening test as the run-feast in Rawalpindi appeared to be heading for a dull draw on Monday.

Australia came close to matching Pakistan's first innings total of 476-4 declared in the opening test as the run-feast in Rawalpindi appeared to be heading for a dull draw on Monday. Wet outfield caused by overnight rain not only wiped out the entire morning session on day four but also effectively dashed prospects of victory by either side in Australia's first test in Pakistan in 24 years. The touring side finished the penultimate day on 449-7, 27 runs behind, after four days of bat dominating ball on a flat track at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. ALSO READ: WATCH: Rizwan comes to Labuschagne's aid after Aussie batter suffers a blow while batting in 1st Test Mitchell Starc was on 12 when bad light stopped play with skipper Pat Cummins on four at the other end. Marnus Labuschagne made 90 and Steve Smith contributed 78 in a strong batting performance by the tourists. "It's a pretty benign wicket. There's not a great deal of pace and bounce in it for the seamers," Smith told reporters. "Thought it would break up a little bit more, probably turn a bit more from the start, but it probably hasn't done so." Earlier, Pakistan struck twice in the morning session after the delayed start to the penultimate day's action. Armed with the second new ball, Shaheen Afridi induced a loose drive from Labuschagne and Abdullah Shafique dived to his right to take a sharp catch in the slip. ALSO READ: 'Honestly, have no idea': Rohit Sharma on why R Ashwin hasn't featured regularly in overseas Tests Labuschagne's fluent knock included 12 boundaries. Travis Head made eight before edging spinner Nauman Ali and wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan took a smart catch behind the stumps. Cameron Green (48), who was not even born when Australia last toured Pakistan in 1998, began well but fell short of what could have been the fifth half-century in their top six. Green fluffed his sweep short against Nauman to find Iftikhar at short fine leg. Left-arm spinner Nauman kept bowling outside the leg-stump, which also earned him the prize wicket of Smith who gloved a ball to Rizwan attempting a sweep shot. Smith was the fourth batsman in Australia's top four who passed the 50-mark but could not convert it into a hundred. Alex Carey made 19 but never looked convincing and eventually lost his off-stump to fast-bowler Naseem Shah. Pakistan skipper Babar Azam brought himself in for the final over of the day but Starc and Cummins had no problem in dealing with his innocuous part-time off-spin. ALSO READ: David Warner gives Naseem Shah a pat on shoulder as Pakistan pacer tries to sledge him - WATCH Nauman's 4-107 was impressive on a batting-friendly track and the 35-year-old attributed it to his patient approach. "The ball was not turning much from the middle, so I tried to bowl into the rough areas and use those patches, which earned me a couple of wickets," he told reporters. "Tomorrow we'd try to bowl them out as quickly as possible and I'm optimistic of a five-wicket haul."

Draw on cards as Australia near Pakistan's first-innings total on rain-affected Day 4

Australia commenced their tour of Pakistan, after a long gap of 24 years, with the first Test at Rawalpindi, which got underway on March 04. After Babar Azam-led Pakistan won the toss and opted to bat first to declare at 476-4, Australia had to ensure they batted well on the moving day, i.e. Day 3, of the first Test on Sunday (March 06).

Marnus Labuschagne led the charge for the Pat Cummins-led visitors, after a 156-run opening stand between half-centuries David Warner and Usman Khawaja, to take the team total forward on Day 3 with No. 4 batter Steve Smith. During his 158-ball 90-run knock, the No. 1 Test batter&nbsp;Labuschagne coped up with a blow while trying to sweep a delivery from spinner&nbsp;Nauman Ali&nbsp;but the vicious delivery ended up hitting him on his right arm. Thus, keeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan saw&nbsp;Labuschagne getting hit and came to his aid at one go.

PCB's official Twitter handle also shared the clip of Rizwan's gesture and wrote, "Rizwan is more than happy to help." Here's the video of Rizwan's appreciable gesture for the No. 1 Test batter&nbsp;Labuschagne:

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Eventually,&nbsp;Labuschagne departed for 90, missing out on a well-deserved ton in what was his maiden outing on Pakistani soil. Talking about the first Test, Australia ended the fourth and penultimate day's play at 449-7, trailing the home side by 26 runs. Much of the day's play was lost due to damp outfield conditions.&nbsp;At present, the match seems to be heading into a dull draw unless a dramatic turnaround is on the cards. The weather for the fifth and final day is clear, hence, fans will hope to see a riveting end to the historic Test between both sides.

Australia commenced their tour of Pakistan, after a long gap of 24 years, with the first Test at Rawalpindi, which got underway on March 04. After Babar Azam-led Pakistan won the toss and opted to bat first to declare at 476-4, Australia had to ensure they batted well on the moving day, i.

Australia commenced their tour of Pakistan, after a long gap of 24 years, with the first Test at Rawalpindi, which got underway on March 04. After Babar Azam-led Pakistan won the toss and opted to bat first to declare at 476-4, Australia had to ensure they batted well on the moving day, i.e. Day 3, of the first Test on Sunday (March 06). Marnus Labuschagne led the charge for the Pat Cummins-led visitors, after a 156-run opening stand between half-centuries David Warner and Usman Khawaja, to take the team total forward on Day 3 with No. 4 batter Steve Smith. During his 158-ball 90-run knock, the No. 1 Test batter Labuschagne coped up with a blow while trying to sweep a delivery from spinner Nauman Ali but the vicious delivery ended up hitting him on his right arm. Thus, keeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan saw Labuschagne getting hit and came to his aid at one go. PCB's official Twitter handle also shared the clip of Rizwan's gesture and wrote, "Rizwan is more than happy to help." Here's the video of Rizwan's appreciable gesture for the No. 1 Test batter Labuschagne: ALSO READ | 'Honestly, have no idea': Rohit Sharma on why R Ashwin hasn't featured regularly in overseas Tests Rizwan is more than happy to help😄#BoysReadyHain l #PAKvAUS pic.twitter.com/yV9H595UAo — Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) March 6, 2022 × ALSO READ | David Warner gives Naseem Shah a pat on shoulder as Pakistan pacer tries to sledge him - WATCH Eventually, Labuschagne departed for 90, missing out on a well-deserved ton in what was his maiden outing on Pakistani soil. Talking about the first Test, Australia ended the fourth and penultimate day's play at 449-7, trailing the home side by 26 runs. Much of the day's play was lost due to damp outfield conditions. At present, the match seems to be heading into a dull draw unless a dramatic turnaround is on the cards. The weather for the fifth and final day is clear, hence, fans will hope to see a riveting end to the historic Test between both sides.

WATCH: Rizwan comes to Labuschagne's aid after Aussie batter suffers a blow while batting in 1st Test

Australia thumped England by 146 runs in the fifth and final Ashes Test of the 2021/22 edition, held Down Under, on Sunday (January 16). After Root &amp; Co. had ensured to have prevented a whitewash, drawing the fourth and penultimate Test in Sydney, the visitors came to the series finale with an aim to sign off with a consolation win.

Opting to bowl first, England dismissed Australia for 303 -- thanks to Travis Head's 101 -- before the Three Lions bundled out for 188. Despite the Aussies managing only 155 in their second essay, Pat Cummins &amp; Co. gave England a stiff 271-run target on Day 3 on Sunday. Root &amp; Co. collapsed and were dismissed for 124 to lose the clash on the third day, in Hobart, by 146 runs.

Hence, Australia claimed the series 4-0 and went wild in their celebrations. During the team picture, after the post-match presentation at Bellerive Oval, Hobart, Usman Khawaja (who scored twin centuries in the fourth Test) had to move away from his teammates as they opened the champagne bottles. The Pakistani-born Aussie cricketer's&nbsp;religion prevents him from indulging in such celebrations. To this, Captain Cummins asked the team members to keep the champagne away for a bit to include Khawaja during the photo. Here's the video of Cummins' gesture for Khawaja:

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After the end of the series, Cummins stated at the post-match presentation, "Really is (stuff of dreams). Pretty crazy. To be at the end of a 5-match series with so many positives and 4-0, yeah really pumped. I am really happy as a captain, not sure if he is (smiles, on not having to bowl Lyon in the entire game). We have had some 15 players used in this series, some tough calls. Certainly feels like we are on to something big."

On the other hand, Captain Root opined on England's shambolic performance and said, "It's been a frustrating tour, tough tour for us. We have to keep learning to get better. Not go away from here and keep making the same mistakes. Not long before we play Test cricket again and an opportunity to turn things around. It's pretty obvious we need to be putting more runs on the board. Too often we have not given our bowlers enough. We have been outplayed by Australia. Sometimes you have to put your hand up and say a team outplayed us."

Australia thumped England by 146 runs in the fifth and final Ashes Test of the 2021/22 edition, held Down Under, on Sunday (January 16). After Root & Co. had ensured to have prevented a whitewash, drawing the fourth and penultimate Test in Sydney, the visitors came to the series finale with an aim to sign off with a consolation win.

Australia thumped England by 146 runs in the fifth and final Ashes Test of the 2021/22 edition, held Down Under, on Sunday (January 16). After Root & Co. had ensured to have prevented a whitewash, drawing the fourth and penultimate Test in Sydney, the visitors came to the series finale with an aim to sign off with a consolation win. Opting to bowl first, England dismissed Australia for 303 -- thanks to Travis Head's 101 -- before the Three Lions bundled out for 188. Despite the Aussies managing only 155 in their second essay, Pat Cummins & Co. gave England a stiff 271-run target on Day 3 on Sunday. Root & Co. collapsed and were dismissed for 124 to lose the clash on the third day, in Hobart, by 146 runs. Hence, Australia claimed the series 4-0 and went wild in their celebrations. During the team picture, after the post-match presentation at Bellerive Oval, Hobart, Usman Khawaja (who scored twin centuries in the fourth Test) had to move away from his teammates as they opened the champagne bottles. The Pakistani-born Aussie cricketer's religion prevents him from indulging in such celebrations. To this, Captain Cummins asked the team members to keep the champagne away for a bit to include Khawaja during the photo. Here's the video of Cummins' gesture for Khawaja: ALSO READ | WATCH: Police intervene as Australia get 'too loud' during celebrations after thumping Ashes win This might be a small gesture but this is what makes Pat Cummins great. He realised Khawaja had to dip because of the booze and rectifies it. pic.twitter.com/GNVsPGJhfK — Fux League (@buttsey888) January 16, 2022 × ALSO READ | 'Stuff of dreams': Pat Cummins on leading Australia to 4-0 win against England in Ashes 2021-22 After the end of the series, Cummins stated at the post-match presentation, "Really is (stuff of dreams). Pretty crazy. To be at the end of a 5-match series with so many positives and 4-0, yeah really pumped. I am really happy as a captain, not sure if he is (smiles, on not having to bowl Lyon in the entire game). We have had some 15 players used in this series, some tough calls. Certainly feels like we are on to something big." On the other hand, Captain Root opined on England's shambolic performance and said, "It's been a frustrating tour, tough tour for us. We have to keep learning to get better. Not go away from here and keep making the same mistakes. Not long before we play Test cricket again and an opportunity to turn things around. It's pretty obvious we need to be putting more runs on the board. Too often we have not given our bowlers enough. We have been outplayed by Australia. Sometimes you have to put your hand up and say a team outplayed us."

WATCH: Cummins asks Aussie players to stop champagne popping for Khawaja's inclusion in team pic

Australia batter Marnus Labuchange hilariously made a solo appeal for a caught behind dismissal against Jos Buttler on Day 5 of the 4th Ashes Test on Sunday. The fourth Test ended in a draw after England's last pair of James Anderson and Stuart Broad managed to survive the final spell in what was a thrilling finish at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) in Sydney.

It was an enthralling Day 5 filled with intense action as Australia gave their all to continue their winning streak in the Ashes 2021-22. The hosts were on the verge of winning the fourth Test when they required only one wicket in the final two overs of the day. However, Broad and Anderson combined with the bat to deny Australia their fourth straight win.

While it was an action-packed Day 5, Australia batter Marnus Labuschagne had a tongue-in-cheek moment on the field when he ended up bursting into an appeal for a caught-behind dismissal against Jos Buttler despite the England batter not edging the ball. Australia captain Pat Cummins bowled a short delivery against Buttler which was left by the English batter as the ball travelled closely from his bat.

While there was no edge, Labuschagne was seen appealing alone before realising that none of his teammates were interested. The no-look appeal from Labuschagne left the fans in splits on social media as the video of the incident went viral instantly.

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Talking about the Test match, England were handed a massive target of 388 runs in their second innings while Australia needed all ten wickets on Day 5 to win the game. The Aussies once again bowled well as they managed to get closer to victory with nine wickets out of the ten.

However, fifties from Zak Crawley, Ben Stokes and Jonny Bairstow's gritty 41 before Anderson and Broad's fight at the end saw England manage to secure a draw in the Test match. Australia have already clinched the prestigious Urn with three back-to-back wins in the first three games while England are yet to win a game in the Ashes 2021-22.

Australia batter Marnus Labuchange hilariously made a solo appeal for a caught behind dismissal against Jos Buttler on Day 5 of the 4th Ashes Test on Sunday. The fourth Test ended in a draw after England's last pair of James Anderson and Stuart Broad managed to survive the final spell in what was a thrilling finish at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) in Sydney.

Australia batter Marnus Labuchange hilariously made a solo appeal for a caught behind dismissal against Jos Buttler on Day 5 of the 4th Ashes Test on Sunday. The fourth Test ended in a draw after England's last pair of James Anderson and Stuart Broad managed to survive the final spell in what was a thrilling finish at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) in Sydney. It was an enthralling Day 5 filled with intense action as Australia gave their all to continue their winning streak in the Ashes 2021-22. The hosts were on the verge of winning the fourth Test when they required only one wicket in the final two overs of the day. However, Broad and Anderson combined with the bat to deny Australia their fourth straight win. While it was an action-packed Day 5, Australia batter Marnus Labuschagne had a tongue-in-cheek moment on the field when he ended up bursting into an appeal for a caught-behind dismissal against Jos Buttler despite the England batter not edging the ball. Australia captain Pat Cummins bowled a short delivery against Buttler which was left by the English batter as the ball travelled closely from his bat. While there was no edge, Labuschagne was seen appealing alone before realising that none of his teammates were interested. The no-look appeal from Labuschagne left the fans in splits on social media as the video of the incident went viral instantly. Watch video: Let's give Labuschagne an E for Effort on that appeal #Ashes pic.twitter.com/To5SxDKPMJ — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 9, 2022 × Also Read: Updated World Test Championship points table after England pull off nail-biting draw in 4th Ashes Test Talking about the Test match, England were handed a massive target of 388 runs in their second innings while Australia needed all ten wickets on Day 5 to win the game. The Aussies once again bowled well as they managed to get closer to victory with nine wickets out of the ten. However, fifties from Zak Crawley, Ben Stokes and Jonny Bairstow's gritty 41 before Anderson and Broad's fight at the end saw England manage to secure a draw in the Test match. Australia have already clinched the prestigious Urn with three back-to-back wins in the first three games while England are yet to win a game in the Ashes 2021-22.

Hilarious! Marnus Labuschagne appeals for caught behind despite ball missing Jos Buttler's bat - WATCH

The year 2021 is coming to an end. The calendar year saw plenty of action on the 22-yard cricket strip, especially in the purest format of the gentlemen's game. The year saw New Zealand become the first-ever World Test champions whereas many other riveting series was played out in the longest format of the game.&nbsp;

Many big guns made heads turn with their performances whereas some marquee players fell flat. On the other hand, some new faces made a mark in the toughest form of the game with their efforts on the field. Cricket Australia, thus, shared their Test XI for the year 2021, which featured some big names but the likes of Indian Test captain Virat Kohli and ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah found no place.&nbsp;

Cricket.com.au Test team features as many as four Indians, such as Rohit Sharma, R Ashwin, Rishabh Pant and Axar Patel. Rohit ended the year being the second-highest run-getter after Joe Root (1,708 runs). Rohit slammed 2 tons and 4 fifties whereas Pant finished with 748 runs, with 1 hundred and as many as five half-centuries. Ashwin is 2021's leading wicket-taker (54 scalps) whereas spin-bowling all-rounder Axar debuted in whites this year and returned with 36 scalps (second-most by an Indian).&nbsp;

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The other players in the list are Sri Lanka's Dimuth Karunaratne (with 902 runs with 4 centuries and 3 fifties), also named the captain. Joe Root, Fawad Alam and Marnus Labuschagne also made the cut. Labuschagne ended being Australia's top run-getter in Tests (526 runs) whereas Fawad had three&nbsp;triple-figure knocks and two fifties. The rest of the list includes Kyle Jamieson (Player-of-the-Match in WTC final) and Pakistan's pace duo Hasan Ali and Shaheen Afridi (both among the top 3 wicket-takers in 2021).

Cricket Australia Test XI of 2021: Rohit Sharma, Dimuth Karunaratne (c), Marnus Labuschagne, Joe Root, Fawad Alam, Rishabh Pant (wk), Ravi Ashwin, Kyle Jamieson, Axar Patel, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Shah Afridi

The year 2021 is coming to an end. The calendar year saw plenty of action on the 22-yard cricket strip, especially in the purest format of the gentlemen's game. The year saw New Zealand become the first-ever World Test champions whereas many other riveting series was played out in the longest format of the game.

The year 2021 is coming to an end. The calendar year saw plenty of action on the 22-yard cricket strip, especially in the purest format of the gentlemen's game. The year saw New Zealand become the first-ever World Test champions whereas many other riveting series was played out in the longest format of the game. Many big guns made heads turn with their performances whereas some marquee players fell flat. On the other hand, some new faces made a mark in the toughest form of the game with their efforts on the field. Cricket Australia, thus, shared their Test XI for the year 2021, which featured some big names but the likes of Indian Test captain Virat Kohli and ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah found no place. Cricket.com.au Test team features as many as four Indians, such as Rohit Sharma, R Ashwin, Rishabh Pant and Axar Patel. Rohit ended the year being the second-highest run-getter after Joe Root (1,708 runs). Rohit slammed 2 tons and 4 fifties whereas Pant finished with 748 runs, with 1 hundred and as many as five half-centuries. Ashwin is 2021's leading wicket-taker (54 scalps) whereas spin-bowling all-rounder Axar debuted in whites this year and returned with 36 scalps (second-most by an Indian). ALSO READ | ICC Women's Cricketer of the Year award: Smriti Mandhana among four players nominated The other players in the list are Sri Lanka's Dimuth Karunaratne (with 902 runs with 4 centuries and 3 fifties), also named the captain. Joe Root, Fawad Alam and Marnus Labuschagne also made the cut. Labuschagne ended being Australia's top run-getter in Tests (526 runs) whereas Fawad had three triple-figure knocks and two fifties. The rest of the list includes Kyle Jamieson (Player-of-the-Match in WTC final) and Pakistan's pace duo Hasan Ali and Shaheen Afridi (both among the top 3 wicket-takers in 2021). Cricket Australia Test XI of 2021: Rohit Sharma, Dimuth Karunaratne (c), Marnus Labuschagne, Joe Root, Fawad Alam, Rishabh Pant (wk), Ravi Ashwin, Kyle Jamieson, Axar Patel, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Shah Afridi

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Marnus Labuschagne of Australia has overtaken England's Joe Root to become the No. 1 batter in the ICC Men's Test Player Rankings, a position Root had held since August of this year.

Marnus made his first Ashes century in the second Test, which was held in Adelaide, and was named 'Player of the Match' for his innings of 103 and 51, which contributed to Australia's 275-run victory against England.

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Labuschagne is the ninth Australian to reach the 900-point milestone with the bat, the elite list includes Sir Don Bradman, Ricky Pointing, Mathew Hayden, Steve Smith, Michael Clarke, and others.

Mitchell Starc has also returned to the world's top 10 Test bowlers for the first time since January. While his compatriot Pat Cummins maintained his lead despite missing the second Test.

On the other hand, England's Ollie Robinson has entered the world's top 25 bowlers for the first time, with a career-high 597 points, while Joe Root has entered the world's top 10 all-rounders for the first time after his 111th Test match.

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In the ICC Men's T20I Player Rankings, Pakistan's Babar Azam and England's Dawid Malan are tied at the first spot. Mohammad Rizwan currently has a career-high 798 points and is the second Pakistani in the top three.

The West Indies' bright spot in their 3-0 T20I series defeat to Pakistan was stand-in captain Nicholas Pooran. His 108 runs with a strike rate of 147.94 moved him up to 27th position, up from his previous career best of 30th.

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Marnus Labuschagne of Australia has overtaken England's Joe Root to become the No. 1 batter in the ICC Men's Test Player Rankings, a position Root had held since August of this year.

Marnus Labuschagne of Australia has overtaken England's Joe Root to become the No. 1 batter in the ICC Men's Test Player Rankings, a position Root had held since August of this year. Marnus made his first Ashes century in the second Test, which was held in Adelaide, and was named 'Player of the Match' for his innings of 103 and 51, which contributed to Australia's 275-run victory against England. ALSO READ | Not the selectors' call: Former India pacer feels BCCI was behind Virat Kohli being sacked as ODI captain Labuschagne is the ninth Australian to reach the 900-point milestone with the bat, the elite list includes Sir Don Bradman, Ricky Pointing, Mathew Hayden, Steve Smith, Michael Clarke, and others. Mitchell Starc has also returned to the world's top 10 Test bowlers for the first time since January. While his compatriot Pat Cummins maintained his lead despite missing the second Test. On the other hand, England's Ollie Robinson has entered the world's top 25 bowlers for the first time, with a career-high 597 points, while Joe Root has entered the world's top 10 all-rounders for the first time after his 111th Test match. ALSO READ: ICC Rankings: Marnus Labuschagne rises to second spot in Tests, Babar Azam dethroned in T20Is In the ICC Men's T20I Player Rankings, Pakistan's Babar Azam and England's Dawid Malan are tied at the first spot. Mohammad Rizwan currently has a career-high 798 points and is the second Pakistani in the top three. The West Indies' bright spot in their 3-0 T20I series defeat to Pakistan was stand-in captain Nicholas Pooran. His 108 runs with a strike rate of 147.94 moved him up to 27th position, up from his previous career best of 30th. (With inputs from agencies)

ICC Rankings: Labuschagne dethrones Root to become No. 1 Test batter, Babar reclaims top spot in T20Is

Marnus Labuschagne has been a revelation for Australia. He walked out to bat as the concussion substitute for Steve Smith during the Ashes 2019 in the United Kingdom. Since then, he has been a regular in the Test line-up and has impressed one and all with his consistency and hunger for runs.&nbsp;

After an impressive fifty in the Ashes 2021/22 opener, at The Gabba, Brisbane, the right-hander slammed his sixth hundred on Day 2 of the second Test, i.e. a day-night contest at the picturesque Adelaide Oval, Adelaide on Friday (December 17). Labuschagne rode on his luck throughout the innings as he was given a reprieve twice on the opening day, got an edge off James Anderson to reach to triple-figures and was also caught off Ollie Robinson all the way to the boundary rope before replays suggested it was a no-ball.&nbsp;

Nonetheless, the youngster made the most of his chances and notched up his third century in day-night Test; first by any player. Thus, Labuschagne achieved a rare feat courtesy his knock, filled with 8 fours. Apart from Labuschagne, David Warner (95), stand-in captain Steve Smith (93) and Alex Carey (51) have propelled the Aussie total beyond the 400-run mark&nbsp;after opting to bat first.&nbsp;

On Day 1, Labuschagne had also crossed the 2000-run mark in Tests, becoming the third quickest Australian and fifth overall to the feat.

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For the unversed, Australia are without their regular captain Pat Cummins, who was ruled out of the second Test after being identified as a close contact of a Covid case. Following their splendid performance in the series opener, where Australia won by 9 wickets, the Smith-led hosts will look to make it 2-0 versus the English line-up.&nbsp;

Marnus Labuschagne has been a revelation for Australia. He walked out to bat as the concussion substitute for Steve Smith during the Ashes 2019 in the United Kingdom.

Marnus Labuschagne has been a revelation for Australia. He walked out to bat as the concussion substitute for Steve Smith during the Ashes 2019 in the United Kingdom. Since then, he has been a regular in the Test line-up and has impressed one and all with his consistency and hunger for runs. After an impressive fifty in the Ashes 2021/22 opener, at The Gabba, Brisbane, the right-hander slammed his sixth hundred on Day 2 of the second Test, i.e. a day-night contest at the picturesque Adelaide Oval, Adelaide on Friday (December 17). Labuschagne rode on his luck throughout the innings as he was given a reprieve twice on the opening day, got an edge off James Anderson to reach to triple-figures and was also caught off Ollie Robinson all the way to the boundary rope before replays suggested it was a no-ball. Nonetheless, the youngster made the most of his chances and notched up his third century in day-night Test; first by any player. Thus, Labuschagne achieved a rare feat courtesy his knock, filled with 8 fours. Apart from Labuschagne, David Warner (95), stand-in captain Steve Smith (93) and Alex Carey (51) have propelled the Aussie total beyond the 400-run mark after opting to bat first. On Day 1, Labuschagne had also crossed the 2000-run mark in Tests, becoming the third quickest Australian and fifth overall to the feat. ALSO READ | Buttler dropping that was unbelievable: Labuschagne on getting a reprieve on 95 on Day 1 of 2nd Test For the unversed, Australia are without their regular captain Pat Cummins, who was ruled out of the second Test after being identified as a close contact of a Covid case. Following their splendid performance in the series opener, where Australia won by 9 wickets, the Smith-led hosts will look to make it 2-0 versus the English line-up.

Ashes 2021, 2nd Test: Marnus Labuschagne achieves rare feat with another hundred in day-night contest

Australia batter Marnus Labuschagne couldn't believe his luck when England wicketkeeper Jos Buttler dropped him on 95 in the closing session of Day 1 of the second Ashes Test at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday.

In the 85th over, Labuschagne pursued a wide delivery outside off stump from James Anderson but couldn't middle the ball and got a thick edge. The ball landed at a reasonable height for Buttler, but the wicketkeeper dropped a sitter, giving Labuschagne his second reprieve.

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Buttler also dropped Labuschagne on 21 in the second session after collecting a superb catch off Stuart Broad's bowling in the eighth over to send opener Marcus Harris packing.

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Labuschange vowed not to give England any opportunities on Day 2 after remaining unbeaten on 95 as Australia reached 221 for 2 at stumps after deciding to bat first.

"I don't know how that happened. Probably the last stage was interesting and tested my patience, Buttler dropping that was unbelievable, but my job is to capitalize on that. Tomorrow, no chances," Labuschagne&nbsp;stated&nbsp;after&nbsp;the&nbsp;day's&nbsp;play.

David Warner, who was batting with damaged ribs, fell short of another century by 5 runs, but Labuschagne is on track for his sixth Test century when the Aussie innings resumes with stand-in skipper Steve Smith (18*) and him in the middle.

For the unversed, Warner&nbsp;was also bowled&nbsp;out&nbsp;on&nbsp;94&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;first&nbsp;innings&nbsp;of&nbsp;last&nbsp;week's&nbsp;series&nbsp;opener&nbsp;in&nbsp;Brisbane.

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"Davey (David Warner) was good going about his innings. He was patient, went so many balls without scoring. I feel for him, getting 95, but he'll take that," Labuschagne said.

After Marcus Harris was dismissed early in the first session (8th over), Warner and Labuschagne put up a 172-run stand to stabilise Australia's first innings, before the latter paired up with Smith to add another 45 runs before the day's play ended.

Australia batter Marnus Labuschagne couldn't believe his luck when England wicketkeeper Jos Buttler dropped him on 95 in the closing session of Day 1 of the second Ashes Test at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday.

Australia batter Marnus Labuschagne couldn't believe his luck when England wicketkeeper Jos Buttler dropped him on 95 in the closing session of Day 1 of the second Ashes Test at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday. In the 85th over, Labuschagne pursued a wide delivery outside off stump from James Anderson but couldn't middle the ball and got a thick edge. The ball landed at a reasonable height for Buttler, but the wicketkeeper dropped a sitter, giving Labuschagne his second reprieve. An absolute sitter hits the deck as Labuschagne gets another life #Ashes pic.twitter.com/QI3bDaIRRO — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 16, 2021 × ALSO READ: Ashes, 2nd Test Day 1: David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne's fifties put Australia in command at stumps Buttler also dropped Labuschagne on 21 in the second session after collecting a superb catch off Stuart Broad's bowling in the eighth over to send opener Marcus Harris packing. Off the glove and put down! Marnus gets a life on 21 #Ashes pic.twitter.com/rfzYpB96jG — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 16, 2021 × Labuschange vowed not to give England any opportunities on Day 2 after remaining unbeaten on 95 as Australia reached 221 for 2 at stumps after deciding to bat first. "I don't know how that happened. Probably the last stage was interesting and tested my patience, Buttler dropping that was unbelievable, but my job is to capitalize on that. Tomorrow, no chances," Labuschagne stated after the day's play. David Warner, who was batting with damaged ribs, fell short of another century by 5 runs, but Labuschagne is on track for his sixth Test century when the Aussie innings resumes with stand-in skipper Steve Smith (18*) and him in the middle. For the unversed, Warner was also bowled out on 94 in the first innings of last week's series opener in Brisbane. ALSO READ: Virat Kohli led-Team India reaches Johannesburg for South Africa Tests "Davey (David Warner) was good going about his innings. He was patient, went so many balls without scoring. I feel for him, getting 95, but he'll take that," Labuschagne said. After Marcus Harris was dismissed early in the first session (8th over), Warner and Labuschagne put up a 172-run stand to stabilise Australia's first innings, before the latter paired up with Smith to add another 45 runs before the day's play ended.

Buttler dropping that was unbelievable: Labuschagne on getting a reprieve on 95 on Day 1 of 2nd Test

David Warner fell short of his century but Marnus Labuschagne remained on course for a hundred as they put Australia, missing regular skipper Pat Cummins, in a strong position against England in the day-night second Ashes test on Thursday.

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Australia finished day one on 221-2 despite being jolted before the start of the match at Adelaide Oval with Cummins forced out after being identified as a close contact of a positive COVID-19 case.

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With five overs remaining, Jos Buttler dropped a regulation catch off the bowling of James Anderson to offer a reprieve to Labuschagne, who remained not out on 95.

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Australia's stand-in skipper Steve Smith was on 18, becoming his country’s third captain - after Tim Paine and Cummins - in the last three tests.

England dominated the first session though they blew two reviews trying to get Warner, who made 95, dismissed.

Stuart Broad, recalled along with Anderson, removed Marcus Harris for three runs early on via a cracking catch from Buttler as a stuttering Australia failed to convince.

The first 10 overs yielded just 11 runs but slowly, the scorecard began to firm up with Warner, having recovered from bruised ribs incurred in the first test, forging a 172-run stand with Labuschagne.

But as England captain Joe Root brought himself into the attack to provide rest to his quicks, Warner appeared eager to up his scoring rate, an approach adopted equally by Labuschagne.

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Broad proved Warner's nemesis once more but this time as catcher, holding onto a slashed shot at cover off Ben Stokes.

England did not bowl badly but their five-man seam attack looked increasingly insipid as solid containment gave way to more hurried scoring from Australia before 32,328 fans at Adelaide Oval.

For Australia, pace bowler Michael Neser made his test debut replacing Cummins.

David Warner fell short of his century but Marnus Labuschagne remained on course for a hundred as they put Australia, missing regular skipper Pat Cummins, in a strong position against England in the day-night second Ashes test on Thursday.

David Warner fell short of his century but Marnus Labuschagne remained on course for a hundred as they put Australia, missing regular skipper Pat Cummins, in a strong position against England in the day-night second Ashes test on Thursday. A hugely impressive day one for Australia with the bat! #Ashes — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 16, 2021 × Australia finished day one on 221-2 despite being jolted before the start of the match at Adelaide Oval with Cummins forced out after being identified as a close contact of a positive COVID-19 case. ALSO READ: Please pay attention to SA tour: Kapil Dev schools Virat Kohli following his explosive press conference With five overs remaining, Jos Buttler dropped a regulation catch off the bowling of James Anderson to offer a reprieve to Labuschagne, who remained not out on 95. An absolute sitter hits the deck as Labuschagne gets another life #Ashes pic.twitter.com/QI3bDaIRRO — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 16, 2021 × Australia's stand-in skipper Steve Smith was on 18, becoming his country’s third captain - after Tim Paine and Cummins - in the last three tests. England dominated the first session though they blew two reviews trying to get Warner, who made 95, dismissed. Stuart Broad, recalled along with Anderson, removed Marcus Harris for three runs early on via a cracking catch from Buttler as a stuttering Australia failed to convince. The first 10 overs yielded just 11 runs but slowly, the scorecard began to firm up with Warner, having recovered from bruised ribs incurred in the first test, forging a 172-run stand with Labuschagne. But as England captain Joe Root brought himself into the attack to provide rest to his quicks, Warner appeared eager to up his scoring rate, an approach adopted equally by Labuschagne. ALSO READ | BCCI will deal with it appropriately: Sourav Ganguly reacts to Virat Kohli's remark on ODI captaincy row Broad proved Warner's nemesis once more but this time as catcher, holding onto a slashed shot at cover off Ben Stokes. England did not bowl badly but their five-man seam attack looked increasingly insipid as solid containment gave way to more hurried scoring from Australia before 32,328 fans at Adelaide Oval. For Australia, pace bowler Michael Neser made his test debut replacing Cummins.

Ashes, 2nd Test Day 1: David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne's fifties put Australia in command at stumps

Australia batsmen Marnus Labuschagne and Travis Head benefited from their excellent performances in Brisbane, rising to career-high places in the ICC Men's Test Player Rankings, as did Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Afridi following the Dhaka Test versus Bangladesh.

Labuschagne's first innings 74 in the Ashes 2021 opener against England has boosted him two places to a career-high second spot, while Player-of-the-Match Travis Head's swift 152 has propelled him 16 places to tenth. Head's previous highest rating was 17th, whereas Labuschagne's was third.

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Other batters who have risen in the rankings following the first Ashes Test, which Australia won by nine wickets, include Australia opener David Warner (up three places to sixth) and England's Dawid Malan (up 18 places to 77th), while England's Ollie Robinson (up four places to 31st) and Mark Wood (up two places to 50th) have risen in the list led by Australia captain Pat Cummins.

Shaheen tops the bowling rankings in the current weekly update for men, which includes the second Test between Bangladesh and Pakistan that Babar Azam &amp; Co. won by an innings and eight runs to secure full ICC World Test Championship points from the series.

Shaheen has maintained his rise with three wickets in the encounter, while off-spinner Sajid Khan has risen 52 places to 49th following a 12-wicket performance that earned him Player-of-the-Match award. After good half-centuries, Mohammad Rizwan (up five places to 18th) and Fawad Alam (up seven places to 20th) have climbed up the batters' list.

Shakib Al Hasan scored 33 and 63 for Bangladesh, moving him up to 35th position. He has also moved up one spot to fourth rank among all-rounders, closing in on Ben Stokes and India's Ravindra Jadeja, who is now third.

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Dawid Malan has returned to the top of the&nbsp;ICC Men's T20I Player Rankings. Meanwhile, Pakistan skipper Babar Azam was unable to maintain his position after two matches of their series against the West Indies.

On the other hand, Babar's compatriot Haider Ali has risen 86 places to 98th place following scores of 68 and 31, while spinner Shadab Khan has returned to the top 10, climbing five places to ninth place.

Haris Rauf has gone up by three places to 19th, while Mohammad Nawaz has risen 29 places to 54th. Left-arm spinner Akeal Hosen of the West Indies has also moved up by 73 places to occupy the 68th rank among bowlers.

Australia batsmen Marnus Labuschagne and Travis Head benefited from their excellent performances in Brisbane, rising to career-high places in the ICC Men's Test Player Rankings, as did Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Afridi following the Dhaka Test versus Bangladesh.

Australia batsmen Marnus Labuschagne and Travis Head benefited from their excellent performances in Brisbane, rising to career-high places in the ICC Men's Test Player Rankings, as did Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Afridi following the Dhaka Test versus Bangladesh. Labuschagne's first innings 74 in the Ashes 2021 opener against England has boosted him two places to a career-high second spot, while Player-of-the-Match Travis Head's swift 152 has propelled him 16 places to tenth. Head's previous highest rating was 17th, whereas Labuschagne's was third. ALSO READ: Former Australian cricketer Michael Slater arrested and charged in case of stalking and harassment Other batters who have risen in the rankings following the first Ashes Test, which Australia won by nine wickets, include Australia opener David Warner (up three places to sixth) and England's Dawid Malan (up 18 places to 77th), while England's Ollie Robinson (up four places to 31st) and Mark Wood (up two places to 50th) have risen in the list led by Australia captain Pat Cummins. Shaheen tops the bowling rankings in the current weekly update for men, which includes the second Test between Bangladesh and Pakistan that Babar Azam & Co. won by an innings and eight runs to secure full ICC World Test Championship points from the series. Shaheen has maintained his rise with three wickets in the encounter, while off-spinner Sajid Khan has risen 52 places to 49th following a 12-wicket performance that earned him Player-of-the-Match award. After good half-centuries, Mohammad Rizwan (up five places to 18th) and Fawad Alam (up seven places to 20th) have climbed up the batters' list. Shakib Al Hasan scored 33 and 63 for Bangladesh, moving him up to 35th position. He has also moved up one spot to fourth rank among all-rounders, closing in on Ben Stokes and India's Ravindra Jadeja, who is now third. ALSO READ | Ravindra Jadeja shuns Test retirement rumours in style courtesy a fitting post on Twitter Dawid Malan has returned to the top of the ICC Men's T20I Player Rankings. Meanwhile, Pakistan skipper Babar Azam was unable to maintain his position after two matches of their series against the West Indies. On the other hand, Babar's compatriot Haider Ali has risen 86 places to 98th place following scores of 68 and 31, while spinner Shadab Khan has returned to the top 10, climbing five places to ninth place. Haris Rauf has gone up by three places to 19th, while Mohammad Nawaz has risen 29 places to 54th. Left-arm spinner Akeal Hosen of the West Indies has also moved up by 73 places to occupy the 68th rank among bowlers.

ICC Rankings: Marnus Labuschagne rises to second spot in Tests, Babar Azam dethroned in T20Is

Travis Head smashed a T20-style century to put Australia firmly in control of the first Ashes test on Thursday as England were hit by an injury crisis during a miserable day two in the field at the Gabba.

David Warner fell six runs short of what would have been a fortuitous century but Head kept the blowtorch on with an unbeaten 112 from 95 balls that pushed Australia to 343 for seven, a commanding 196-run lead over England's paltry first innings 147.

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Tail ender Mitchell Starc was 10 not out at the end of a day of sapping heat and humidity in which the problems piled up for Joe Root's England.

Talismanic all-rounder Ben Stokes was all but scratched from the attack by an apparent knee strain in the morning while paceman Ollie Robinson came off the ground after barely getting through one of his overs after tea.

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England bowling coach Jon Lewis would not be drawn on whether Stokes would be able to bowl for the rest of the match.

"Obviously Ben has hurt himself on the field today," he said of Stokes, who was playing his first competitive match since July after taking a mental health break from cricket.

"We'll assess him overnight and see how he pulls up in the morning."

The burden of the attack fell heavily on seamers Mark Wood and Chris Woakes late in the day, while spinner Jack Leach and part-timer Root were feasted on by Head.

Leach conceded 95 runs from his 11 overs and was lucky to pick up a wicket when Marnus Labuschagne fell for 74 slicing straight to point.

NICE POSITION

Head was a rock as he anchored partnerships with debutant wicketkeeper Alex Carey and his captain Pat Cummins. 
He showed plenty of toughness too.

After taking a painful blow to his left forearm from Wood before reaching 50, Head then took another hit from the quick after raising his third test century, the ball pinging off his glove and whacking him on the chin.

"It’s still pinching myself, sort of thing," Head told reporters.

"I can’t quite work out what quite transpired in the last couple of hours. Hopefully we’ve put ourselves in a nice position.

"We've had two great days and in Australia I guess you want to keep guys out there as long as possible."

Warner had earlier marched to the brink of a century after being reprieved three times in the field but was finally out for 94 straight after tea, undone by a slower ball from Robinson that induced a catch in the covers.

Warner and Labuschagne combined for a 156-run partnership which set the platform for Head's late slogging.

The day may have taken a different hue were it not for a controversial tech failure.

Warner was bowled by Stokes for 17 in the morning but it was found to be a no ball on review, with the all-rounder overstepping his mark.

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TV pictures showed Stokes had overstepped on three successive deliveries before that but he was unable to correct his run-up because none of them were called.

Warner was later dropped in the slips on 48 by Rory Burns, who is having a dreadful test after being bowled first ball of the series on Wednesday by Mitchell Starc.

Veteran opener Warner later went for a suicidal single after hitting straight to bat pad, then slipped over and dropped his bat as he tried to get back to safety.

Haseeb Hameed was just metres away but threw wide of the stumps.

Travis Head smashed a T20-style century to put Australia firmly in control of the first Ashes test on Thursday as England were hit by an injury crisis during a miserable day two in the field at the Gabba.

Travis Head smashed a T20-style century to put Australia firmly in control of the first Ashes test on Thursday as England were hit by an injury crisis during a miserable day two in the field at the Gabba. David Warner fell six runs short of what would have been a fortuitous century but Head kept the blowtorch on with an unbeaten 112 from 95 balls that pushed Australia to 343 for seven, a commanding 196-run lead over England's paltry first innings 147. An #Ashes hundred at the Gabba and what it means 🔥 Take a bow, @travishead34 💪#WTC23 | #AUSvENG pic.twitter.com/2FhhAsSRO2 — ICC (@ICC) December 9, 2021 × Tail ender Mitchell Starc was 10 not out at the end of a day of sapping heat and humidity in which the problems piled up for Joe Root's England. Talismanic all-rounder Ben Stokes was all but scratched from the attack by an apparent knee strain in the morning while paceman Ollie Robinson came off the ground after barely getting through one of his overs after tea. ALSO READ: Virat Kohli was given 2 days to resign as ODI captain before BCCI announced Rohit as his successor: Report England bowling coach Jon Lewis would not be drawn on whether Stokes would be able to bowl for the rest of the match. "Obviously Ben has hurt himself on the field today," he said of Stokes, who was playing his first competitive match since July after taking a mental health break from cricket. "We'll assess him overnight and see how he pulls up in the morning." The burden of the attack fell heavily on seamers Mark Wood and Chris Woakes late in the day, while spinner Jack Leach and part-timer Root were feasted on by Head. Leach conceded 95 runs from his 11 overs and was lucky to pick up a wicket when Marnus Labuschagne fell for 74 slicing straight to point. NICE POSITION Head was a rock as he anchored partnerships with debutant wicketkeeper Alex Carey and his captain Pat Cummins. He showed plenty of toughness too. After taking a painful blow to his left forearm from Wood before reaching 50, Head then took another hit from the quick after raising his third test century, the ball pinging off his glove and whacking him on the chin. "It’s still pinching myself, sort of thing," Head told reporters. "I can’t quite work out what quite transpired in the last couple of hours. Hopefully we’ve put ourselves in a nice position. "We've had two great days and in Australia I guess you want to keep guys out there as long as possible." Warner had earlier marched to the brink of a century after being reprieved three times in the field but was finally out for 94 straight after tea, undone by a slower ball from Robinson that induced a catch in the covers. Warner and Labuschagne combined for a 156-run partnership which set the platform for Head's late slogging. The day may have taken a different hue were it not for a controversial tech failure. Warner was bowled by Stokes for 17 in the morning but it was found to be a no ball on review, with the all-rounder overstepping his mark. ALSO READ: 'He’s not much of a captain' - Chappell slams Joe Root after England's flop show on Day 1 of Ashes 2021 opener TV pictures showed Stokes had overstepped on three successive deliveries before that but he was unable to correct his run-up because none of them were called. Warner was later dropped in the slips on 48 by Rory Burns, who is having a dreadful test after being bowled first ball of the series on Wednesday by Mitchell Starc. Veteran opener Warner later went for a suicidal single after hitting straight to bat pad, then slipped over and dropped his bat as he tried to get back to safety. Haseeb Hameed was just metres away but threw wide of the stumps.

Ashes, 1st Test 2nd day: Travis Head slams quickfire 112* to put Australia in control over England

Tim Paine has backed Marnus Labuschagne to assume control over the captaincy in the future. The Test skipper commended Labuschagne for his inherent capacity, backing him to turn into an extraordinary skipper for Australia.&nbsp;

Labuschagne has ascended to No.3 in the Test rankings since making his first appearance in 2018 and is an essential machine gear piece in Australia's Test series.&nbsp;

Paine addressed the media, where he asserted Labuschagne is headed to getting one of Australia's new leaders.&nbsp;

“He's got some real natural leadership ability and if that's harnessed and helped, I think he'll be a great captain. He's got leadership in him, there's no doubt about that – the way he goes about it, the way he treats people, the way he works on his game, with some time (he) will become an excellent leader for this squad," Paine said.

Labuschagne hasn't had a lot of captaincy experience, with Queensland veteran Usman Khawaja generally taking up the captaincy job for the side. In any case, Paine was unreserved in his recognition for the 26-year-old, recommending how Labuschagne is the future of Australian cricket.

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"I think he'd be a good leader, Marnus is a great thinker of the game. He's a good team man, he's got so much enthusiasm for his team and the game. With Marnus it's about him evolving into leading more and being more of a leader. He's come into our group and been a really infectious, energetic guy which has been fantastic for our team, but I think in terms of our cricket team improving and Marnus evolving, I think in the next couple of years we'll definitely see him take the step up” - he added.&nbsp;

Paine isn't the solitary Australian who sees authority potential in Marnus Labuschagne. Ricky Ponting had anticipated the humble batsmen would be in the captaincy figuring in 2020.&nbsp;

For the present, Labuschagne stays an external pick for Australia's captaincy. Steve Smith and Pat Cummins stay in front of him in the hierarchy as Australia venture up their making arrangements for their next era in worldwide cricket.

Tim Paine has backed Marnus Labuschagne to assume control over the captaincy in the future. The Test skipper commended Labuschagne for his inherent capacity, backing him to turn into an extraordinary skipper for Australia.

Tim Paine has backed Marnus Labuschagne to assume control over the captaincy in the future. The Test skipper commended Labuschagne for his inherent capacity, backing him to turn into an extraordinary skipper for Australia. Labuschagne has ascended to No.3 in the Test rankings since making his first appearance in 2018 and is an essential machine gear piece in Australia's Test series. Paine addressed the media, where he asserted Labuschagne is headed to getting one of Australia's new leaders. “He's got some real natural leadership ability and if that's harnessed and helped, I think he'll be a great captain. He's got leadership in him, there's no doubt about that – the way he goes about it, the way he treats people, the way he works on his game, with some time (he) will become an excellent leader for this squad," Paine said. Labuschagne hasn't had a lot of captaincy experience, with Queensland veteran Usman Khawaja generally taking up the captaincy job for the side. In any case, Paine was unreserved in his recognition for the 26-year-old, recommending how Labuschagne is the future of Australian cricket. ALSO READ: Cricket: Cook fears England batsmen 'can't handle Test cricket' after New Zealand loss "I think he'd be a good leader, Marnus is a great thinker of the game. He's a good team man, he's got so much enthusiasm for his team and the game. With Marnus it's about him evolving into leading more and being more of a leader. He's come into our group and been a really infectious, energetic guy which has been fantastic for our team, but I think in terms of our cricket team improving and Marnus evolving, I think in the next couple of years we'll definitely see him take the step up” - he added. Paine isn't the solitary Australian who sees authority potential in Marnus Labuschagne. Ricky Ponting had anticipated the humble batsmen would be in the captaincy figuring in 2020. For the present, Labuschagne stays an external pick for Australia's captaincy. Steve Smith and Pat Cummins stay in front of him in the hierarchy as Australia venture up their making arrangements for their next era in worldwide cricket.

Cricket: Tim Paine believes Marnus Labuschagne will be a 'great' captain

The inaugural of the ICC World Test Championship was announced in August 2019 and will finish up in June 2021. The last match between India and New Zealand will begin on 18 June in Southampton. The WTC saw extraordinary exhibitions from numerous players.

Here is a glance at the main&nbsp;five batsmen who scored the most runs in the World Test Championship 2019-21.&nbsp;

<h2>Marnus Labuschagne&nbsp;</h2>

A leg-spinner-turned batsman and blasting onto the scene by making the number three spot in Tests. Marnus Labuschagne has shown some stupendous structure of late which has assisted him with solidifying his spot in&nbsp;the Australian Test side.&nbsp;

The hundreds that he has been for the most part enormous hundreds and that likewise goes far in showing his demeanor and readiness to not discard his wicket following a century and to bat for significant stretches.&nbsp;

Australian batsman Marnus Labuschagne glanced in enormous touch during the primary release of the World Test Championship. He is the leading run-scorer in the competition with 1675 runs from 23 innings at an amazing average of 72.82.&nbsp;

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<h2>Joe Root&nbsp;</h2>

English Test skipper Joe Root remains at the second spot in the count of driving run-scorers in the World Test Championship. He has scored 1660 runs at an average of 47.42 including three hundred and eight fifties. Joe Root crushed two double hundreds of years also in WTC.&nbsp;

In only three matches, two against Sri Lanka and one against India, Joe Root has scored 684 runs at an average of 114, with a noteworthy strike rate of 64.65. His exhibitions in three back-to-back England triumphs helped individuals to remember his capacity as perhaps the best player of spin.&nbsp;

Whatever Joe Root proceeds to accomplish between now and the end of his vocation, however, his place at the top table of extraordinary batsmen at present&nbsp;without question.&nbsp;

<h2>Steve Smith&nbsp;</h2>

He doesn't follow the training manual; he doesn't have a characteristic style that makes you expand at him in wonderment. However, he is ostensibly the best batsman in the longest format of the game right now.&nbsp;

One of the advanced Test batting greats, Steven Smith keeps on breaking records in the longest arrangement of the game, regardless of whether his exhibitions have dunked marginally in the new past.

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He is viewed as the best Test batsman right now. He won the Test cricketer of the decade award in ICC yearly honors this year. Steve Smith made his comeback following one year ban with a century against England in Ashes 2019, which was likewise the main match of WTC 2019-21. Generally speaking, he scored 1341 runs in 22 innings at an average of 63.85. He crushed four centuries and seven fifties in the period.&nbsp;

<h2>Ben Stokes&nbsp;</h2>

English All-rounder Ben Stokes had an extraordinary effect with the bat in WTC. He amassed 1334 runs in 32 innings at an average of 46. He crushed four centuries and seven fifties during the stage. This incorporates a knock for the ages of 135* played against Australia at Headingley in the Ashes 2019. It was his astounding huge hitting – eight sixes – that carried his group to the doorstep of astonishing success.&nbsp;

The picture of Ben Stokes towards the end of the match, remaining at the focal point of the ground, will go down as perhaps the most famous in English cricket history. Although, his most noteworthy score of 176 in WTC came against West Indies in 2020.&nbsp;

<h2>Ajinkya Rahane&nbsp;</h2>

Having made his Test debut in March 2013 against Australia in Delhi, Rahane has, up until now, represented India in 73 Tests, in which he has scored 4583 runs at an average of 41.28. The right-hander has enrolled 12 hundred and 23 half-hundreds of years&nbsp;

Indian vice-captain in the Test format Ajinkya Rahane is the leading run-scorer among his comrades in the WTC 2019-21. He was likewise the only Indian to cross the 1000-run obstruction in the competition. Ajinkya Rahane scored 1095 runs in 28 innings at an average of 43.80 which included three centuries and 6 fifties. He was the skipper of the Indian team in the last three matches of the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2020-21.&nbsp;

Despite the fact that he is not, at this point in the plan of things in the more limited formats for India, Ajinkya Rahane has stayed a vital component in the longest format, particularly when India has played away from home.

The inaugural of the ICC World Test Championship was announced in August 2019 and will finish up in June 2021. The last match between India and New Zealand will begin on 18 June in Southampton.

The inaugural of the ICC World Test Championship was announced in August 2019 and will finish up in June 2021. The last match between India and New Zealand will begin on 18 June in Southampton. The WTC saw extraordinary exhibitions from numerous players. Here is a glance at the main five batsmen who scored the most runs in the World Test Championship 2019-21. Marnus Labuschagne A leg-spinner-turned batsman and blasting onto the scene by making the number three spot in Tests. Marnus Labuschagne has shown some stupendous structure of late which has assisted him with solidifying his spot in the Australian Test side. The hundreds that he has been for the most part enormous hundreds and that likewise goes far in showing his demeanor and readiness to not discard his wicket following a century and to bat for significant stretches. Australian batsman Marnus Labuschagne glanced in enormous touch during the primary release of the World Test Championship. He is the leading run-scorer in the competition with 1675 runs from 23 innings at an amazing average of 72.82. ALSO READ: Cricket: Top 5 wicket-takers in World Test Championship cycle 2019-2021 Joe Root English Test skipper Joe Root remains at the second spot in the count of driving run-scorers in the World Test Championship. He has scored 1660 runs at an average of 47.42 including three hundred and eight fifties. Joe Root crushed two double hundreds of years also in WTC. In only three matches, two against Sri Lanka and one against India, Joe Root has scored 684 runs at an average of 114, with a noteworthy strike rate of 64.65. His exhibitions in three back-to-back England triumphs helped individuals to remember his capacity as perhaps the best player of spin. Whatever Joe Root proceeds to accomplish between now and the end of his vocation, however, his place at the top table of extraordinary batsmen at present without question. Steve Smith He doesn't follow the training manual; he doesn't have a characteristic style that makes you expand at him in wonderment. However, he is ostensibly the best batsman in the longest format of the game right now. One of the advanced Test batting greats, Steven Smith keeps on breaking records in the longest arrangement of the game, regardless of whether his exhibitions have dunked marginally in the new past. ALSO READ: Cricket: ICC announces player of the month nominations for May He is viewed as the best Test batsman right now. He won the Test cricketer of the decade award in ICC yearly honors this year. Steve Smith made his comeback following one year ban with a century against England in Ashes 2019, which was likewise the main match of WTC 2019-21. Generally speaking, he scored 1341 runs in 22 innings at an average of 63.85. He crushed four centuries and seven fifties in the period. Ben Stokes English All-rounder Ben Stokes had an extraordinary effect with the bat in WTC. He amassed 1334 runs in 32 innings at an average of 46. He crushed four centuries and seven fifties during the stage. This incorporates a knock for the ages of 135* played against Australia at Headingley in the Ashes 2019. It was his astounding huge hitting – eight sixes – that carried his group to the doorstep of astonishing success. The picture of Ben Stokes towards the end of the match, remaining at the focal point of the ground, will go down as perhaps the most famous in English cricket history. Although, his most noteworthy score of 176 in WTC came against West Indies in 2020. Ajinkya Rahane Having made his Test debut in March 2013 against Australia in Delhi, Rahane has, up until now, represented India in 73 Tests, in which he has scored 4583 runs at an average of 41.28. The right-hander has enrolled 12 hundred and 23 half-hundreds of years Indian vice-captain in the Test format Ajinkya Rahane is the leading run-scorer among his comrades in the WTC 2019-21. He was likewise the only Indian to cross the 1000-run obstruction in the competition. Ajinkya Rahane scored 1095 runs in 28 innings at an average of 43.80 which included three centuries and 6 fifties. He was the skipper of the Indian team in the last three matches of the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2020-21. Despite the fact that he is not, at this point in the plan of things in the more limited formats for India, Ajinkya Rahane has stayed a vital component in the longest format, particularly when India has played away from home.

Cricket: Top 5 run-scorers in World Test Championship cycle 2019-2021

Marnus Labuschagne missed out on the 23-member squad while Steve Smith, David Warner, and Pat Cummins returned as Cricket Australia named a 23-man primer squad for the impending visit through the West Indies. &nbsp;

National selector Trevor Hohns has revealed insight into Marnus Labuschagne's unexpected exclusion from Australia's white-ball squad. The selector said Labuschagne was 'upset' after not being selected.&nbsp;

Trevor Hohns disclosed the administration's choice to leave out Labuschagne, expressing how "logistic complexities" lead to his exclusion.

"Any individual who realizes Marnus comprehends he would give totally anything to play for Australia and he is profoundly disturbed to pass up a great opportunity because of conditions outside anybody's ability to control. We worked through various alternatives in discussions with Marnus to track down a serviceable arrangement at the end of the day arrived at the resolution it was more functional for him to stay in the UK" - he said.&nbsp;

Labuschagne is presently in England showing up for Glamorgan and the batsman will proceed with his area stretch in the coming months. He will presently keep on playing for the province in the Vitality T20 Blast too, while Australia plays West Indies.&nbsp;

Trevor Hohns believes&nbsp;Marnus Labuschagne would have strolled into the ODI squad had the conditions been normal.&nbsp;

"Had we not been in a worldwide pandemic, Marnus would be on this visit as a grounded part and significant piece of the one-day side. It's a tragic situation of the numerous difficulties the world is confronting at this moment. The way things are, Marnus has the chance to proceed in district cricket and T20 games with Glamorgan as we head into the World Cup and home summer" - he signed off.&nbsp;

Marnus Labuschagne has had a stiff beginning to his county stretch this year, neglecting to go past 12 runs out of four innings this season. The batsman has overseen only 33 runs in five matches at a baffling average of 8.25.&nbsp;

With Marnus Labuschagne set to play county cricket in the coming months, the Australian will hope to get back to frame at the earliest opportunity to help Glamorgan climb the table. They are as of now third in Group three with 69 points from six games. 
&nbsp;

Marnus Labuschagne missed out on the 23-member squad while Steve Smith, David Warner, and Pat Cummins returned as Cricket Australia named a 23-man primer squad for the impending visit through the West Indies.

Marnus Labuschagne missed out on the 23-member squad while Steve Smith, David Warner, and Pat Cummins returned as Cricket Australia named a 23-man primer squad for the impending visit through the West Indies. National selector Trevor Hohns has revealed insight into Marnus Labuschagne's unexpected exclusion from Australia's white-ball squad. The selector said Labuschagne was 'upset' after not being selected. Trevor Hohns disclosed the administration's choice to leave out Labuschagne, expressing how "logistic complexities" lead to his exclusion. "Any individual who realizes Marnus comprehends he would give totally anything to play for Australia and he is profoundly disturbed to pass up a great opportunity because of conditions outside anybody's ability to control. We worked through various alternatives in discussions with Marnus to track down a serviceable arrangement at the end of the day arrived at the resolution it was more functional for him to stay in the UK" - he said. Labuschagne is presently in England showing up for Glamorgan and the batsman will proceed with his area stretch in the coming months. He will presently keep on playing for the province in the Vitality T20 Blast too, while Australia plays West Indies. Trevor Hohns believes Marnus Labuschagne would have strolled into the ODI squad had the conditions been normal. "Had we not been in a worldwide pandemic, Marnus would be on this visit as a grounded part and significant piece of the one-day side. It's a tragic situation of the numerous difficulties the world is confronting at this moment. The way things are, Marnus has the chance to proceed in district cricket and T20 games with Glamorgan as we head into the World Cup and home summer" - he signed off. Marnus Labuschagne has had a stiff beginning to his county stretch this year, neglecting to go past 12 runs out of four innings this season. The batsman has overseen only 33 runs in five matches at a baffling average of 8.25. With Marnus Labuschagne set to play county cricket in the coming months, the Australian will hope to get back to frame at the earliest opportunity to help Glamorgan climb the table. They are as of now third in Group three with 69 points from six games.

Marnus Labuschagne 'deeply upset' over his exclusion from limited-overs squad

Australian batsman Marnus Labuschagne has conceded that being ignored at the IPL closeout ended up being a "blessing in disguise" in the light of the rising COVID-19 cases in India.&nbsp;

The 26-year-old, who discovered no purchasers at the IPL barters in February, communicated worry for his countrymen including in the continuous worthwhile class in India.

"Obviously, feel for them. But I haven't spoken to too many guys that are feeling unsafe. It's more about getting back into Australia and what does that look like. I just hope that they stay safe and get back to Australia safely whenever they do. Missing on IPL certainly looks like it was a blessing in disguise. I would love to have played in the IPL, it's a great tournament. But there are always two sides to the coin," Marnus Labuschagne told cricket.com.au.

"Secondly, you look at the conditions in India now and it's not looking great," Marnus Labuschagne, who has linked up with county cricket club Glamorgan, added. 
India is reeling under the second influx of the pandemic with cases ascending by more than 3 lakh consistently, an emergency compounded by a deficiency of some medications and oxygen supplies.&nbsp;

The Australian government has suspended all immediate traveler departures from India until May 15 because of the spike in COVID-19 cases in India.&nbsp;

The IPL league matches will end on May 23, trailed by the qualifiers on May 25, 28, and eliminator on May 26, and the last on May 30 - all booked to be held in Ahmedabad.

Marnus Labuschagne additionally uncovered that a lot of Australian players aren't feeling unsafe in the IPL bio-bubble however are worried about returning down Under.

"You obviously feel for them. But I haven't spoken to too many guys that are feeling unsafe.

"It's more about getting back into Australia and what does that look like. I just hope that they stay safe and get back to Australia safely whenever they do," he added. 
&nbsp;

Australian batsman Marnus Labuschagne has conceded that being ignored at the IPL closeout ended up being a "blessing in disguise" in the light of the rising COVID-19 cases in India.

Australian batsman Marnus Labuschagne has conceded that being ignored at the IPL closeout ended up being a "blessing in disguise" in the light of the rising COVID-19 cases in India. The 26-year-old, who discovered no purchasers at the IPL barters in February, communicated worry for his countrymen including in the continuous worthwhile class in India. "Obviously, feel for them. But I haven't spoken to too many guys that are feeling unsafe. It's more about getting back into Australia and what does that look like. I just hope that they stay safe and get back to Australia safely whenever they do. Missing on IPL certainly looks like it was a blessing in disguise. I would love to have played in the IPL, it's a great tournament. But there are always two sides to the coin," Marnus Labuschagne told cricket.com.au. "Secondly, you look at the conditions in India now and it's not looking great," Marnus Labuschagne, who has linked up with county cricket club Glamorgan, added. India is reeling under the second influx of the pandemic with cases ascending by more than 3 lakh consistently, an emergency compounded by a deficiency of some medications and oxygen supplies. The Australian government has suspended all immediate traveler departures from India until May 15 because of the spike in COVID-19 cases in India. The IPL league matches will end on May 23, trailed by the qualifiers on May 25, 28, and eliminator on May 26, and the last on May 30 - all booked to be held in Ahmedabad. Marnus Labuschagne additionally uncovered that a lot of Australian players aren't feeling unsafe in the IPL bio-bubble however are worried about returning down Under. "You obviously feel for them. But I haven't spoken to too many guys that are feeling unsafe. "It's more about getting back into Australia and what does that look like. I just hope that they stay safe and get back to Australia safely whenever they do," he added.

IPL 2021: Missing out on IPL a 'blessing in disguise', says Marnus Labuschagne

Australian batsman Marnus Labuschagne has shown plenty of class in Test cricket, however, and now he is experimenting his play in the shortest format of the game.&nbsp;

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Labuschagne is currently playing for Brisbane Heats in the Big Bash League. He recently helped the Heats seal a playoff spot and also became the first player in BBL history to score 40+ runs and also taken 3+ wickets in the same game.&nbsp;

When asked, if he was willing to register in this year's Indian Premier League auction, Marnus said: "I think so..but yeah you throw your name in the hat and you see what happens. Like I said the IPL is a great competition and personally it would be the one that I would like to be the part of but you know let's see what happens."

The players' auction for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 is all set to be held on February 18 in Chennai. The official Twitter handle of Indian Premier League on Wednesday confirmed that the mini-auction will be held on February 18 while also confirming the venue of the event. &nbsp;

With IPL 2021 retention deadline day bringing plenty of action in regards to franchises retaining and releasing their respective players, the IPL 2021 mini-auction is expected to provide thrilling action as teams look to bolster their squads ahead of the much-awaited 14th season of IPL.&nbsp;

Smooth conduct of India's full-fledged home series against England, scheduled to start from February 5, should pave the way for the cash-rich tournament to be held at home. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Meanwhile, elite players like Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Chris Morris among others were released from their respective franchise on the IPL 2021 retention deadline. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Mumbai Indians won the IPL 2020 after a splendid show in the UAE as the Rohit Sharma-led outfit lifted a record fifth IPL trophy.&nbsp;

Australian batsman Marnus Labuschagne has shown plenty of class in Test cricket, however, and now he is experimenting his play in the shortest format of the game.

Australian batsman Marnus Labuschagne has shown plenty of class in Test cricket, however, and now he is experimenting his play in the shortest format of the game. ALSO READ: India vs England: Gautam Gambhir reveals his playing XI for 1st Test Labuschagne is currently playing for Brisbane Heats in the Big Bash League. He recently helped the Heats seal a playoff spot and also became the first player in BBL history to score 40+ runs and also taken 3+ wickets in the same game. When asked, if he was willing to register in this year's Indian Premier League auction, Marnus said: "I think so..but yeah you throw your name in the hat and you see what happens. Like I said the IPL is a great competition and personally it would be the one that I would like to be the part of but you know let's see what happens." The players' auction for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 is all set to be held on February 18 in Chennai. The official Twitter handle of Indian Premier League on Wednesday confirmed that the mini-auction will be held on February 18 while also confirming the venue of the event. With IPL 2021 retention deadline day bringing plenty of action in regards to franchises retaining and releasing their respective players, the IPL 2021 mini-auction is expected to provide thrilling action as teams look to bolster their squads ahead of the much-awaited 14th season of IPL. Smooth conduct of India's full-fledged home series against England, scheduled to start from February 5, should pave the way for the cash-rich tournament to be held at home. Meanwhile, elite players like Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Chris Morris among others were released from their respective franchise on the IPL 2021 retention deadline. Mumbai Indians won the IPL 2020 after a splendid show in the UAE as the Rohit Sharma-led outfit lifted a record fifth IPL trophy.

Will Marnus Labuschagne play in IPL 2021? The Aussie responds

Australian batsman Marnus Labuschagne has his ways to entertain people while fielding. Recently, he was in news for his friendly banter with Shubman Gill during the second Test in Melbourne. During the fourth Test, the Australian made an outrageous appeal on Day 3 which left commentators Mark Waugh and Adam Gilchrist puzzled.&nbsp;

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In the 63rd over, Hazlewood bowled a short delivery to Washington Sundar. The debutant stayed away from the ball and let it go in the hands of the keeper (Tim Paine). But, the young Aussie (Labuschagne) went up and appealed.&nbsp;

“That is the worst appeal I have ever heard,” Waugh said during commentary in Fox cricket.

“What is he doing?” Mark Waugh was heard saying on Fox commentary, having seen a clear gap between the bat and the passing ball like everyone else. “Do you think he was having a bad dream or something? What is he doing? What is Marnus Labuschagne appealing for?”

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“He still looks bemused, look,” Gilchrist replied, as the camera kept their focus on Labuschagne, in the helmet, looking around blankly for support.

“Not surprised our producer didn’t put the DRS countdown clock on there because there was no one else interested in the stadium.” Waugh continued. “I’ve got no idea what happened there.”

“I wonder what Marnus was thinking and what planet he was on?” said Gilchrist.

Australia ended their day 21 runs on-board with loss of no wickets. Tim Paine and Co. are desperate for a win but are worried due to heavy rains predicted on Day 4. Both heavyweights will head to a dramatic grand finale to the tour.&nbsp;

Australian batsman Marnus Labuschagne has his ways to entertain people while fielding. Recently, he was in news for his friendly banter with Shubman Gill during the second Test in Melbourne.

Australian batsman Marnus Labuschagne has his ways to entertain people while fielding. Recently, he was in news for his friendly banter with Shubman Gill during the second Test in Melbourne. During the fourth Test, the Australian made an outrageous appeal on Day 3 which left commentators Mark Waugh and Adam Gilchrist puzzled. ALSO READ: WATCH: Washington Sundar's 'no-look' six against Australia leaves commentators in awe In the 63rd over, Hazlewood bowled a short delivery to Washington Sundar. The debutant stayed away from the ball and let it go in the hands of the keeper (Tim Paine). But, the young Aussie (Labuschagne) went up and appealed. “That is the worst appeal I have ever heard,” Waugh said during commentary in Fox cricket. “What is he doing?” Mark Waugh was heard saying on Fox commentary, having seen a clear gap between the bat and the passing ball like everyone else. “Do you think he was having a bad dream or something? What is he doing? What is Marnus Labuschagne appealing for?” ALSO READ: Washington Sundar achieves unique feat after scoring half-century on Test debut “He still looks bemused, look,” Gilchrist replied, as the camera kept their focus on Labuschagne, in the helmet, looking around blankly for support. “Not surprised our producer didn’t put the DRS countdown clock on there because there was no one else interested in the stadium.” Waugh continued. “I’ve got no idea what happened there.” “I wonder what Marnus was thinking and what planet he was on?” said Gilchrist. Australia ended their day 21 runs on-board with loss of no wickets. Tim Paine and Co. are desperate for a win but are worried due to heavy rains predicted on Day 4. Both heavyweights will head to a dramatic grand finale to the tour.

'What is he doing?': Waugh and Warne amused by Marnus Labuschagne's outrageous appeal

Marnus Labuschagne put Australia firmly in control of the fourth Test against India with his fifth century in his 18th Test match at the Gabba in Brisbane on Friday.

Labuschagne came to the crease in the second over with Australia in trouble at four for one.

He started slowly but picked up the pace after tea and reached his century with a drive through cover and mid-on for an all-run four.

His century took 195 balls and included nine boundaries.

Marnus Labuschagne put Australia firmly in control of the fourth Test against India with his fifth century in his 18th Test match at the Gabba in Brisbane on Friday.

Marnus Labuschagne put Australia firmly in control of the fourth Test against India with his fifth century in his 18th Test match at the Gabba in Brisbane on Friday. Labuschagne came to the crease in the second over with Australia in trouble at four for one. He started slowly but picked up the pace after tea and reached his century with a drive through cover and mid-on for an all-run four. His century took 195 balls and included nine boundaries.

Labuschagne rescues Australia with fifth Test century

Australia on Friday ended Day 1 of the fourth and final Test against India at the Gabba in Brisbane on 274/5 after a fine century from Marnus Labuschagne. Despite fielding an inexperienced bowling attack, Indian&nbsp;bowlers fared well with debutant&nbsp;Thangarasu&nbsp;Natarajan&nbsp;being the pick of the bowlers with two scalps to his name.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Australia took advantage of the inexperienced Indian bowling unit with Labuschagne registering his fifth Test century. While India&nbsp;were&nbsp;off to a brilliant start after dismissing both the openers – David Warner and Marcus Harris – for cheap, Steve Smith was also dismissed by debutant Washington Sundar before Australia could cross 100-run mark.&nbsp;&nbsp;

However, Labuschagne and Wade stitched a century-stand to steady the ship for Australia. While Labuschagne scored 18, Wade was&nbsp;dismissed&nbsp;for&nbsp;45 as the duo departed in quick succession.&nbsp;Notably, Labuschagne was dropped by skipper Ajinkya Rahane at gully early in his innings.&nbsp;Cameron Green and skipper Tim Paine remained unbeaten at the end of Day 1 with Australia finishing with 274/5 on the board.&nbsp;

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"You know you don't need to be playing at anything around 4th stump line or even 3 and half stumps. I tell myself to be cool, when you get to a hundred just carry on. It's about how that moment is, I don't plan my hundred celebrations. A little bit disappointed that I got out. For Tim and Green to play like that against the new ball was good. Maybe we have a slight edge but they hung in there throughout," said Labuschagne after the end of day's play.&nbsp;

Shardul Thakur, who was coming back to&nbsp;the&nbsp; Test&nbsp;side after a couple of years, dismissed Marcus Harris in his first delivery of the match whereas Mohammed Siraj got the better of David Warner as Australia found themselves reeling at 17/2 early in the innings. Smith and Labuschagne restored the Aussie innings before the former departed.&nbsp;

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India would be looking to use the new ball to their advantage when they take the field for Day 2 of the Brisbane Test.&nbsp;

Brief Scores: Australia 274/5 (Marnus Labuschagne 108, Matthew Wade 45; T Natarajan 2-63)&nbsp;

Australia on Friday ended Day 1 of the fourth and final Test against India at the Gabba in Brisbane on 274/5 after a fine century from Marnus Labuschagne. Despite fielding an inexperienced bowling attack, Indian bowlers fared well with debutant Thangarasu Natarajan being the pick of the bowlers with two scalps to his name.

Australia on Friday ended Day 1 of the fourth and final Test against India at the Gabba in Brisbane on 274/5 after a fine century from Marnus Labuschagne. Despite fielding an inexperienced bowling attack, Indian bowlers fared well with debutant Thangarasu Natarajan being the pick of the bowlers with two scalps to his name. Australia took advantage of the inexperienced Indian bowling unit with Labuschagne registering his fifth Test century. While India were off to a brilliant start after dismissing both the openers – David Warner and Marcus Harris – for cheap, Steve Smith was also dismissed by debutant Washington Sundar before Australia could cross 100-run mark. However, Labuschagne and Wade stitched a century-stand to steady the ship for Australia. While Labuschagne scored 18, Wade was dismissed for 45 as the duo departed in quick succession. Notably, Labuschagne was dropped by skipper Ajinkya Rahane at gully early in his innings. Cameron Green and skipper Tim Paine remained unbeaten at the end of Day 1 with Australia finishing with 274/5 on the board. ALSO READ: Sexual harassment case against Pakistan captain Babar Azam withdrawn "You know you don't need to be playing at anything around 4th stump line or even 3 and half stumps. I tell myself to be cool, when you get to a hundred just carry on. It's about how that moment is, I don't plan my hundred celebrations. A little bit disappointed that I got out. For Tim and Green to play like that against the new ball was good. Maybe we have a slight edge but they hung in there throughout," said Labuschagne after the end of day's play. Shardul Thakur, who was coming back to the Test side after a couple of years, dismissed Marcus Harris in his first delivery of the match whereas Mohammed Siraj got the better of David Warner as Australia found themselves reeling at 17/2 early in the innings. Smith and Labuschagne restored the Aussie innings before the former departed. ALSO READ: Brisbane Test: BCCI provides update on Navdeep Saini as pacer suffers groin injury India would be looking to use the new ball to their advantage when they take the field for Day 2 of the Brisbane Test. Brief Scores: Australia 274/5 (Marnus Labuschagne 108, Matthew Wade 45; T Natarajan 2-63)

Brisbane Test, Day 1: Labuschagne steals show with century as Australia post 274/5

Marnus Labuchagne and Steve Smith's 68-run partnership helped Australia take 197-run lead over India with eight wickets in the hand at the end of Day 3 in the third Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground. &nbsp;

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Team India bundled out for 244, handing a 94-run lead to Australe. India's batting order crumbled after Pujara's wicket, who scored his slowest Test half-century (50 off 176 balls). Pat Cummins was impressive with the ball and scalped four wickets and conceding just 29 runs, whereas, Josh Hazlewood removed two Indian batsmen. Gill and Pujara were the only batsmen to score 50 for Team India.&nbsp;

There were three runouts during the India innings as Vihari, Ashwin, and Bumrah were run out. Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja&nbsp;were hit on the left elbow and left thumb respectively and have gone for a scan to check the severity of the injury.

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Pujara's lack of intent added pressure on fellow batsman as Team India never got the momentum they wanted. In return, India were quick to get rid of Aussie openers (Warner and Pucovski), however, Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne troubled the bowlers by the day's end.&nbsp;

It is safe to say that the visitors are in pressure now unless the bowlers bounce back on Day 4. However, Pant and Jadeja's absence has come as a big blow to Team India.

Marnus Labuchagne and Steve Smith's 68-run partnership helped Australia take 197-run lead over India with eight wickets in the hand at the end of Day 3 in the third Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Marnus Labuchagne and Steve Smith's 68-run partnership helped Australia take 197-run lead over India with eight wickets in the hand at the end of Day 3 in the third Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground. ALSO READ: Shane Warne, Andrew Symonds involved in expletive-laden mocking of Marnus Labuschagne on-air Team India bundled out for 244, handing a 94-run lead to Australe. India's batting order crumbled after Pujara's wicket, who scored his slowest Test half-century (50 off 176 balls). Pat Cummins was impressive with the ball and scalped four wickets and conceding just 29 runs, whereas, Josh Hazlewood removed two Indian batsmen. Gill and Pujara were the only batsmen to score 50 for Team India. There were three runouts during the India innings as Vihari, Ashwin, and Bumrah were run out. Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja were hit on the left elbow and left thumb respectively and have gone for a scan to check the severity of the injury. ALSO READ: 'Who’s your favourite player?': Marnus Labuschagne involved in a banter with Shubman Gill Pujara's lack of intent added pressure on fellow batsman as Team India never got the momentum they wanted. In return, India were quick to get rid of Aussie openers (Warner and Pucovski), however, Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne troubled the bowlers by the day's end. It is safe to say that the visitors are in pressure now unless the bowlers bounce back on Day 4. However, Pant and Jadeja's absence has come as a big blow to Team India.

IND vs AUS: Labuschagne-Smith power Australia to 197-run lead over India on Day 3

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