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NEW DELHI: In a dazzling display of skill and resilience, veteran Australian opening batter David Warner emphatically silenced his critics by playing a swashbuckling knock of 164 runs off just 211 balls on the opening day of the first Test against Pakistan in Perth on Thursday.

NEW DELHI: David Warner dispelled any concerns about his Test match prowess on Thursday by launching a formidable assault, amassing an impressive 164 runs against Pakistan's bowlers on Day 1. Australia finished the day at 346-5 after 84 overs in the series opener at Perth.

NEW DELHI: Pakistan speedster Shaheen Afridi was on Wednesday named the vice-captain of the Test team for the series against Australia, starting December 14 in Perth.

Khawaja wore boots with the messages ‘Freedom is a human right’ and ‘All lives are equal’ in the colours of the Palestinian flag ahead of the first Test in Perth

Pakistan take on Australia in the first Test beginning December 14 on the traditionally fast and bouncy Perth, which forced the visitors to deploy an innovative method in the nets to help the batters get used to the bounce.

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A stranded sperm whale has died after becoming stuck on a sandbar at a beach in Perth's south, with authorities working on a plan to remove it.

The first Test between Australia and Pakistan at Perth's Optus Stadium will be played on a fast and bouncy wicket, according to curator Isaac McDonald.

Veteran batsman Steve Smith says he's feeling refreshed and ready to fire ahead of the three-Test series against Pakistan, starting in Perth on Thursday.