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The Times of India
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Amit Kumar | TIMESOFINDIA.COM

The pitch wasn't an excuse for us not being able to get over the line in the second Test vs Pakistan: Australia coach Andrew McDonald

Australia Pakistan Andrew McDonald Babar Azam Usman Khawaja Mohammad Rizwan Rawalpindi Rohit Sharma Mitchell Swepson New Delhi

NEW DELHI: Australia could have been 1-0 up in the ongoing three-match Test series against Pakistan. After settling for a draw in the opening Test in Rawalpindi, they created a few chances to seal the deal in the second Test in Karachi, but failed to grab them. One big potential turning point was in the 168th over when Usman Khawaja dropped Mohammad Rizwan off Mitchell Swepson's delivery, The wicket-keeper batsman went on to score an unbeaten ton to help the hosts salvage a draw.

Rizwan, who scored an unbeaten 104 in Pakistan's second innings after Babar Azam's majestic 196 put Pakistan in control, was dropped on 91 by Khawaja. Australia fell short of a win by three wickets on the final day.

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