'My dream came true': Indian woman to revisit Pakistan home after 75 years (This July 18 story corrects age in first paragraph to 90, and in paragraph 2 to 14) Reuters · Jul 18, 2022
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 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… The Times of India · Mar 21, 2022
Pak vs Aus, 3rd Test | Rival captains expect another slow wicket in series decider After receiving criticism on the Rawalpindi wicket, PCB flew in ICC Academy curator Toby Lumsden, who has assisted the local ground staff to prepare the Lahore Test wicket The Hindu · Mar 20, 2022
Pakistan-Australia limited overs series shifted to Lahore from Pindi on government's advice LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has shifted the white ball series against Australia from Rawalpindi to here on the advice of the government. The Times of India · Mar 18, 2022
Pakistan vs Australia: David Warner wants a better pitch for 2nd Test against Pakistan KARACHI: Australia opener David Warner said he hopes for an improved pitch for the second Test in Karachi after the visitors could claim only four Pakistan wickets in the series-opening draw on Rawalpindi's docile wicket. The Times of India · Mar 10, 2022
Swepson favoured for emotional Test debut Australia could pick a frontline legspinner for the first in more than a decade in the second Test against Pakistan, with Mitchell Swepson favoured to debut. AAP · Mar 8, 2022
ICC won't rate Rawalpindi pitch poor: PCB source RAWALPINDI: The pitch at the Rawalpindi stadium has been receiving negative reactions from all corners but the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) does not think that the ICC will rate it 'poor' or 'not up to the mark' for Test cricket. The Times of India · Mar 8, 2022
Security and sound the abiding memories of docile Rawalpindi draw A flat pitch generated a run-fest but high security and incessant noise made the first Pakistan v Australia Test memorable The Guardian - UK · Mar 8, 2022
Toothless Australia outplayed by Pakistan in dismal drawn first Test in Rawalpindi Pakistan's openers run up 0-252 against a toothless Australia on day five of the first Test in Rawalpindi, which ends in a dull and inevitable draw. ABC News · Mar 8, 2022
Australia's batters miss opportunities on day four as Rawalpindi Test against Pakistan meanders towards a draw Australia has work to do yet to establish a first-innings lead on day four of the first Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi. ABC News · Mar 7, 2022
Usman Khawaja falls just short of fairytale ton as Australia digs in against Pakistan on day three Usman Khawaja is out for 97 in his first Test in his country of birth as Australia digs in successfully against Pakistan on day three in Rawalpindi. ABC News · Mar 6, 2022
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. Radio France Internationale · Mar 5, 2022
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. ABC News · Mar 5, 2022
Australian team to continue Pak tour despite Peshawar blast: PCB source KARACHI: The Australian cricket squad will continue its tour of Pakistan despite a suicide bomb blast at a mosque in Peshawar, which is about 184 kilometres from Rawalpindi, where the visitors are playing their first Test in the country after 24 years. The Times of India · Mar 4, 2022
ABC News · Mar 4, 2022 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.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 3, 2022 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
AAP · Mar 2, 2022 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.
ABC News · Mar 2, 2022 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.
The Times of India · Mar 1, 2022 Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf contracts COVID, doubtful to make his Test debut against Australia KARACHI: Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf has tested positive for COVID-19, rendering him doubtful to make his Test debut against Australia in the opening match of the three-game series, starting in Rawalpindi on March 4.
ABC News · Mar 1, 2022 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.
AAP · Feb 28, 2022 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 · Feb 4, 2022 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 · Feb 4, 2022 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