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Minute's silence for legendary cricket player Shane Warne

The Australian and Pakistan teams paid tribute to the legendary spinner Shane Warne Saturday with a minute's silence as play resumed in the first Test in Rawalpindi.

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Pakistan's Azhar delighted by top ton against Australia

Rawalpindi (Pakistan) (AFP) - Pakistan batsman Azhar Ali was delighted with his brilliant hundred against Australia on the second day of the first Test in Rawalpindi on Saturday.

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Azhar and Haq hundreds put Pakistan in driving seat in first Test

Rawalpindi (Pakistan) (AFP) - Veteran batsman Azhar Ali and opener Imam-ul-Haq scored big hundreds to help Pakistan dominate Australia Saturday on the second day of the opening Test in Rawalpindi.

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Pakistan crawl to 302-1 at lunch after Warne remembered

Rawalpindi (Pakistan) (AFP) - Azhar Ali was five runs away from a century as Pakistan batted at a snail's pace to reach 302-1 at lunch on the second day of the first Test against Australia in Rawalpindi on Saturday.

AFP

Minute's silence for Warne, black armbands as Australia Test resumes

Rawalpindi (Pakistan) (AFP) - The Australian and Pakistan teams paid tribute to the legendary spinner Shane Warne Saturday with a minute's silence as play resumed in the first Test in Rawalpindi.

AFP

Pakistan dominates day two of first Test against Australia as thoughts of Shane Warne linger in Rawalpindi

Pakistan strengthens its position in the first Test at Rawalpindi, defying Australia's bowlers through day two played with the memory of Shane Warne conspicuously in the foreground.

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Ton-up Imam-ul-Haq punishes faltering Australia in first Test

Rawalpindi (Pakistan) (AFP) - Recalled opener Imam-ul-Haq said his hundred against Australia was "special" as Pakistan finished the opening day of the first Test against Australia on a commanding 245-1 in Rawalpindi on Friday.

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Imam-ul-Haq notches maiden Test century as Australia series opens

Rawalpindi (Pakistan) (AFP) - Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq cracked a maiden Test century Friday to lead Pakistan's solid start in the first match of the series against Australia in Rawalpindi.

AFP

Pakistan lose Shafique after solid start in first Test

Rawalpindi (Pakistan) (AFP) - Pakistan lost opener Abdullah Shafique after a solid start before reaching 105-1 at lunch Friday on the opening day of the first Test against Australia in Rawalpindi.

AFP

Pakistan's Imam-Ul-Haq, Azhar Ali dominate Australia on opening day of historic Test in Rawalpindi

Australia endures a gruelling day in the field while Pakistan's top order takes charge of the first day of the first Test in Rawalpindi.

ABC News

Australia plunge into unknown as cricket’s resurrection in Pakistan continues

For both sides there will be a fair bit of making this up as they go along once the three-Test series gets under way in Rawalpindi

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'Looks a good wicket': Cummins upbeat for historic Pakistan Test

Rawalpindi (Pakistan) (AFP) - Australia's first Test in Pakistan in 24 years starting Friday is threatened by rain, but even storm clouds failed to dampen the mood of rival captains Pat Cummins and Babar Azam on the eve of the match.

AFP

Aussie spin consultant Fawad catches COVID

Australia's cricket spin bowling consultant Fawad Ahmed has COVID-19 and will miss the start of the Test series against Pakistan in Rawalpindi.

AAP

Richie Benaud to be remembered in Australia's Test series against Pakistan with inaugural Benaud-Qadir Trophy

A perpetual trophy is named in honour of both the Australian Test great and legendary Pakistani leg-spinner Abdul Qadir ahead of the series opener in Rawalpindi.

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Rivalry renewed: Five memorable Pakistan-Australia clashes

Islamabad (AFP) - Australia will play their first Test in Pakistan for 24 years under heavy security when their three-match series begins in Rawalpindi on Friday.

AFP

Six of the best: players to watch in Pakistan-Australia series

Islamabad (AFP) - Pakistan will start their first Test series at home against Australia in 24 years in Rawalpindi on Friday under heavy security with the tourists on unfamiliar turf.

AFP

Pakistan's Haris positive for Covid ahead of Australia Test

Islamabad (AFP) - Pakistan were hit with another blow Tuesday when fast bowler Haris Rauf tested positive for Covid, three days before the first Test against Australia in Rawalpindi.

ABC News

Australia's Steve Smith 'in a good space' after recovering from concussion ahead of first Pakistan Test

Steve Smith says he is confident he will not be affected by his recent concussion when Australia plays Pakistan in Rawalpindi.

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Khawaja relaxed about Pakistan homecoming

Born in Islamabad, opener Usman Khawaja admits Australia's first Test tour of Pakistan in 24 years is special in many ways but is trying to stay grounded.

ABC News

Cricket Australia approve revised schedule for Pakistan tour in March

Cricket Australia has approved the March tour of Pakistan, marking the first time the men's national team have returned to the country since 1998.

The Hindu

Cricket Australia approves first tour of Pakistan in 24 years

Australia will play three Tests - in Rawalpindi, Karachi and Lahore - three one-day internationals and a T20I during the full tour starting next month

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