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Day 2: Green and Carey put Australia in good position
Both Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah picked up a four-for but the later was more impressive today due to his reverse swing master-class.
Cameron Green and Alex Carey shared 135 runs for the 6th wicket that helped Australia gather a decent total.
Cummins managed to dismiss Imam early on but Abdullah Shafique and Azhar Ali looked rock-solid to make sure Pakistan will not lose any more wickets before stumps on day 2.
Australia 1st innings 391 all-out
Khawaja 91 Naseem 4-58 Green 79 Shaheen 4-79 Carey 67 Nauman 1-77
Pakistan 1st innings 90-1
Abdullah 45* Cummins 1-27 Azhar 30* Imam 11
It’s stumps in Lahore! Pakistan struck just at the right time to gain an upper hand, and now it’s up to the batters to deliver on Day 3. #BoysReadyHain l #PAKvAUS pic.twitter.com/eWjy8q2UKF
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) March 22, 2022
Naseem Shah presented a wonderful display of reverse swing bowling today in the post-lunch session.
Australia lost all their remaining 5 wickets in the second session after having an excellent morning session in which they scored 88 runs without losing any wicket.
The twin centurion from the first Test Imam-ul-Haq fell early for the third successive time in this series.
Huge appeal, and Imam walks back. #BoysReadyHain l #PAKvAUS pic.twitter.com/qOyonfWtZG
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) March 22, 2022
Pat Cummins got him LBW out for only 11 runs.
The partnership between Abdullah and Azhar.
The in-form Abdullah Shafique and Azhar Ali batted patiently after losing an early wicket.
The Australian bowlers especially the pacers bowled at good areas and got some half chances but luckily both Abdullah and Azhar survived till the end of day 2.
Abdullah Shafique is just 5 runs away from another half-century in this series while the veteran Azhar Ali is also unbeaten on 30 runs and he will be looking to score big in front of his home crowd and city.
They will continue their 70 runs stand from tomorrow and will try to add as many runs as possible in the first innings.
Green and Carey save Australia
Australia was in trouble at 206-5 when Carey and Green came to bat.
Australia started the day with their overnight score of 232-5 and the Pakistani bowlers were looking in a great touch to wrap up the Australian innings quickly but Carey and Green had other ideas.
They brilliantly negotiated the first few overs in the morning to ensure that Australia did not lose an early wicket.
Alex Carey and Cameron Green played some outstanding shots against both spinners and pacers in their crucial partnership.
Carey and Green bring up the century stand!
Live #PAKvAUS: https://t.co/HU8LunuV1Z pic.twitter.com/iHSEDV1jCD
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) March 22, 2022
They shared 135 runs for the 6th wicket to help their side cross 350 runs in the first innings.
Nauman Ali broke this partnership by dismissing Alex Carey, who got LBW out after scoring 67 runs.
Cameron Green was removed by Naseem Shah on an outstanding delivery that knocked the stumps out of the ground.
He played a crucial knock of 79 runs for his side.
Naseem and Shaheen got rid of the lower-order quickly to end the Australian batting on 391 runs in the first innings.
The two young guns of Pakistan Naseem Shah and Shaheen Shah Afridi were magnificent against Australia as both of them claimed a 4-wicket haul.
Naseem Shah was the pick of the lot due to his brilliant reverse swing bowling with the old ball.
𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹. The 19-year-old had quite an outing. #BoysReadyHain l #PAKvAUS I @iNaseemShah pic.twitter.com/ohLJZlJ4aA
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) March 22, 2022
The two spinners Sajid and Nauman picked up 1 wicket each.
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Simon Katich Criticizes George Bailey’s Call to Axe Nathan McSweeney from Australian Team
Simon Katich has sharply criticized George Bailey’s decision to drop Nathan McSweeney from the Australian team. Simon Katich believes this call was a poor decision, especially after McSweeney’s consistent performance. Bailey’s choice has sparked discussions about the selection process and the reasoning behind it.
McSweeney’s exclusion has raised eyebrows, with many questioning why a player with such promise was dropped. Katich, in particular, feels that Bailey’s decision to axe McSweeney is questionable, especially when compared to the struggles of other top-order batters. Both teams in the recent series have faced challenges with their top-order batting, but the Australian selectors decided to make this change.
Katich’s comments reflect growing concerns about the selection strategy and the impact of dropping McSweeney. He pointed out that many players have struggled with their form, yet McSweeney was chosen to be left out. This, Katich argues, highlights the inconsistency in the decision-making process.
Top-order batters in both teams have faced difficulties, with neither side managing to produce consistent runs. Despite these struggles, the decision to remove McSweeney has left fans and experts questioning the rationale behind the move. Some believe that dropping McSweeney might have been premature, given the form of other players.
Katich’s criticism brings attention to the broader issue of player selections in international cricket. As teams prepare for future series, these decisions are likely to influence the direction of Australian cricket. The focus now shifts to how Bailey and the selectors will handle similar challenges in upcoming matches.
The debate continues, with many calling for more transparent and consistent decision-making regarding player selections in international cricket.
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Smith acknowledged that the BCCI holds a dominant position in cricket due to its financial and organizational contributions. He pointed out how the Indian board influences key decisions that shape the sport. However, Smith softened his tone, emphasizing that his comments were not meant as criticism of either the ICC or the BCCI.
Travis Head, Smith’s Australian teammate, also addressed BCCI’s influence in cricket. Head humorously referred to the Indian board as “rulers,” recognizing its ability to set global standards in cricket. He highlighted the board’s pivotal role in defining policies and establishing benchmarks for the sport.
These remarks have reignited discussions about power dynamics in international cricket. Critics argue that the BCCI’s financial clout often overshadows smaller cricketing nations. They believe this imbalance can hinder fair representation in decision-making. On the other hand, supporters emphasize the BCCI’s critical role in expanding cricket’s global reach and popularity.
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