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

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

Misbah Ul Haq claims PCB ignored his advice to reassess spin bowling attack in WC, despite concerns over Shadab Khan and Mohammad Nawaz's form. Despite advice from Misbah and Mohammad Hafeez, PCB chose to not have a relook at spin attack. Babar Azam and Mickey Arthur didn't see value in…

Babar Azam reflects on Pakistan's World Cup campaign, brushing aside critics and insisting his team will not consider their last match a lost cause. He believes a strong partnership and long innings from Fakhar Zaman could help them achieve their goal of a 287-run victory.

Babar Azam hits back at criticism of his captaincy of Pakistan before the crunch Cricket World Cup match with England.

Given the discord inside and outside the team camp it is remarkable that they have even a theoretical chance of reaching the semi-finals by beating England

Babar Azam hits back at critics, says captaincy had no impact on batting. Refuses to agree team's performance has dipped since '99. Admits lack of experience in India has affected them. Asserts easy to give opinion on TV, invites critics to call him directly. Urges team to focus on next…

The fate of no fewer than sevens teams rests on the outcome of Saturday's clash at Eden Gardens in Kolkata – watch the ENG vs PAK live stream from anywhere.

PCB accepted Inzamam-ul-Haq's resignation amid conflict of interest allegations. A five-member panel formed to probe his role in a company managing national team players. Inzamam maintained his association never affected decision-making.