Australia’s batting has been a little stale the past six months - swapping Steve Smith for David Warner would freshen things
David Warner appears destined to bow out of Test cricket a winner after Josh Hazlewood’s triple strike against Pakistan.
Another bad light delay in a Sydney Test prompted former players and administrators to suggest the use of pink balls – but Usman Khawaja is opposed to the idea.
Pakistan have offered this series plenty of fight and character;in particular,they have done far better here than England.
David Warner’s SCG send-off innings came to an early end before 44 overs were lost to bad light and persistent rain on day two in Sydney.
Aamir Jamal arrived in Sydney to play grade cricket as a 20-year-old who spoke little English. He left with lasting friendships that he carried to the SCG seven years later.
Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis have criticised Pakistan’s pace spearhead for sitting out the third and final Test against Australia.
Sydney’s Test match started with blue skies but play ended under storm clouds. The same trend is true for Test cricket.
Another dominant bowling performance from captain Pat Cummins was soured by late resistance from the tourists on the opening day of the third Test at the SCG.
Fans could see the David Warner bat for the last time as Pakistan play for pride and Pat Cummins’ men eye a 3-0 series whitewash.
David Warner regained respect by taking his Newlands punishment “on the chin” and returning to the national team,according to one of the Cricket Australia directors who singled him out for the heaviest penalty levied during Sandpapergate.