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Nathan Lyon bowls Australia to first-Test win over West Indies at Perth Stadium, as it happened

Australia beats the West Indies by 164 runs in the first Test in Perth, with Nathan Lyon taking six wickets in the final innings. Look back on how all the action unfolded in our blog.

ABC News · Dec 4, 2022

West Indies retain hope of victory as first Test against Australia heads into final day

Another hatful of runs were scored on day four to leave West Indies five sessions to survive and needing 306 runs to win

The Guardian - AU · Dec 3, 2022

Lyon bowls Australia to Perth Test victory

Australia have retained the Frank Worrell Trophy after starting their summer series of Test matches with a 164-run win over the West Indies in Perth.

AAP · Dec 3, 2022

Joe Root leaves England fans in hysterics by using Jack Leach's bald head to shine ball

Joe Root shined the ball on Jack Leach's bald head on day three of the first between England and Pakistan, with David Gower calling the move "absolutely ingenious"

Daily Mirror · Dec 3, 2022

Will Jacks keeps Pakistan in check as England dig deep in search of lead

Pakistan closed day three of the first Test on 499-7, still 158 behind, despite centuries for Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq and Babar Azam

The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2022

England strike late to take control of Pakistan test but work still to be done

A late flurry of wickets meant that England finished day three of the first Test slightly ahead with Pakistan still 158 runs behind and seven wickets down.

Evening Standard · Dec 3, 2022

England rewarded for perseverance as late Pakistan wickets offer hope of victory

The hosts slid to 499 for seven at the end of day three in Rawalpindi, with England leading by 158 runs

The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2022

Watch: Joe Root's unique way of shining the ball leaves commentators in splits

NEW DELHI: The ongoing Pakistan vs England first Test in Rawalpindi has seen over 1100 runs being scored in the first three days. The flat wicket at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium has drawn criticism from all quarters as it has offered an imbalanced contest between bat and ball.

The Times of India · Dec 3, 2022

England take late wickets to keep victory hopes alive after Babar Azam's superb century

Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq and Babar Azam all scored centuries for Pakistan, but England remain 158 runs in front heading into day four as Ben Stokes' men attempt to push for an unlikely victory

Daily Mirror · Dec 3, 2022

England bowlers toil as Babar Azam’s century helps Pakistan past 400

Pakistan captain Babar played an elegant innings to become the seventh centurion of the Test

The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2022