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Younis Khan scored his first century in Australia. (Photo: AP)

Australia on top vs. Pakistan despite Younis century

The 114-test veteran Younis scored an unbeaten 136 off 279 balls with 14 fours and a six for his 34th test century.

05 Jan 2017 3:07 PM

Azhar Ali brought up his second fifty of the tour, to go with his 205 not out in the second test at Melbourne. (Photo: AP)

Pakistan trail by 412 runs after day 2 of 3rd test

Half-centuries by Younis (64 not out) and Azhar (58 not out) steadied the innings after Josh Hazelwood took two wickets in an over.

04 Jan 2017 1:30 PM

His half-century came off 42 balls with 10 fours inside the opening hour and the century stand came off 126 balls in 93 minutes with Warner contributing 80. (Photo: AP)

Warner smashes ton before lunch in Aussie run spree

It was the first time a batsman has scored 100 in the first session of a Test match in Australia.

03 Jan 2017 10:01 AM

The end looms for Misbah-ul-Haq, the man who has guided his country to more victories than any other Pakistan captain – 24 in 52 Tests. (Photo: AFP)

Australia double up on spin as Misbah ponders retirement

Shattered Pakistan could be forced to look for a new leader with 42-year-old Misbah admitting he was thinking about retirement.

01 Jan 2017 12:41 PM

Australian skipper Steve Smith produced `Man of the Match performance` as he struck 13 boundaries and one six in his unbeaten 165-run knock. (Photo: AP)

Australia crush Pakistan at MCG, clinch Test series

Mitchell Starc clinched a figure of four for 36 as Pakistan were bundled out for mere 163 runs in their second innings.

30 Dec 2016 4:14 PM

Australia was 32 runs ahead of Pakistan heading into the final day. (Photo: ICC)

Rain-hit Australia-Pakistan test drifts toward draw

Australia captain Steve Smith scored his 17th test century on Thursday and passed 1000 runs in calendar year for the third straight year.

29 Dec 2016 1:04 PM

David Warner celebrates his maiden century at MCG. (Photo: AP)

Aus vs Pak: Azhar, Warner shine in run-fest

Australia make strong start while chasing Pak’s 1st innings total of 443.

29 Dec 2016 5:04 AM

Warner smashed 144 off 143 balls in a pulsating 198-run stand with Usman Khawaja to cut Pakistan's lead to just 165 runs with two days to play. (Photo: AP)

David Warner century gives Aussies second Test sniff

David Warner plundered his maiden century in a Boxing Day Test at the MCG and his 17th Test hundred overall.

28 Dec 2016 3:11 PM

Azhar Ali mixed caution with aggression and studded his 12th test century with 12 exquisitely driven boundaries. (Photo: AP)

Azhar Ali's unbeaten 139 lift Pakistan to 310-6

Azhar, 31, held the Pakistan innings together and batted brilliantly without offering any chances off 287 balls.

27 Dec 2016 4:43 PM

Australia won the first Test by 39 runs. (Photo: AP)

Jackson Bird puts Australia on top against Pakistan

Jackson Bird claimed two crucial wickets just before rain stopped play on the opening day of the second Test against Pakistan.

26 Dec 2016 3:29 PM

Paramedics treated Mark Nicholas after he fell ill in the commentary box and recommended he be taken to hospital. (Photo: Screengrab)

TV commentator Mark Nicholas taken ill

It is learnt that the 59-year-old Nicholas was doing much better this evening and is in good spirits.

26 Dec 2016 2:32 PM

With plenty of grass on the MCG wicket, Smith indicated he may be tempted to give his bowlers first use of the drop-in pitch should he win the toss. (Photo: AFP)

Australia keep Maddinson in unchanged Test side

Nic Maddinson will be given another chance to prove himself after Australia named an unchanged team for the second Test against Pakistan.

25 Dec 2016 4:33 PM

While the critics have slammed Steve Smith for not being ruthless in the first Test against Pakistan, vice-captain David Warner backed Smith saying, “At the end of the day we did win the game. There would be a lot more talk if we didn't.” (Photo: AP)

Criticism of team, captain Smith just 'bizarre': Warner

Misbah-ul-Haq's side were dismissed for 450 on the final day at the Gabba, chasing a victory target of 490.

24 Dec 2016 6:33 PM

Australia preserve their 28-year unbeaten streak at Brisbane's Gabba ground. (Photo: AP)

Australia deny Pakistan in gripping Test finale

Australia prevented a world-record, 490-run chase by Pakistan to win a gripping first Test by just 39 runs.

19 Dec 2016 11:04 AM

A withering spell of fast bowling backed up by exceptional catching had Pakistan on their knees. (Photo: AP)

Aussies decimate Pakistan innings to take charge

Australia's three-man pace attack - Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Jackson Bird - decimated Pak's first innings under the Gabba lights.

16 Dec 2016 5:01 PM

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