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David Warner had been ably supported throughout his innings by Marnus Labuschagne, who was bowled by Afridi for 162 just minutes before he reached the milestone. (Photo: AP)

David Warner hits his second double century in Tests

He reached the mark off 260 balls with a single from Shaheen Afridi, clattering 23 fours along the way.

30 Nov 2019 10:07 AM

David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne both plundered back-to-back centuries as Australia stamped their authority on the opening day of the day-night second Test in Adelaide Friday. (Photo: AFP)

Centuries galore as David Warner, Marnus Labuschagne hit 100 against Pakistan

Warner was not out 166 and Labuschagne unbeaten on 126, following on from their 154 and 185 respectively in the first Test at Brisbane.

29 Nov 2019 7:07 PM

Both players scored big centuries at the Gabba - David Warner 154 and Marnus Labuschagne a career-best 185 - and they carried the form into Adelaide. (Photo :AFP)

Half centuries for David Warner, Marnus Labuschagne in Day-Night Test against Pakistan

At the dinner break on a rain-interrupted day, Australia were 139 for one with the two batsmen building an ominous 131-run partnership.

29 Nov 2019 4:05 PM

Light drizzle in Adelaide delayed play after the opening session of the day-night second Test between Australia and Pakistan. (Photo: AP)

Rain plays spoilsport in Australia-Pakistan Test match

The weather forced the teams off the field five minutes early for tea with Australia on 70 for one.

29 Nov 2019 1:27 PM

Cricket.com.au's official handle tweeted the video of David Warner and Joe Burns from the dressing room. (Photo: Twitter/ screengrab)

Adelaide Test: Warner plays rock-paper-scissors with Burns before start of match

The start of play was delayed by a few minutes due to rain and in that time both openers were seen playing the game.

29 Nov 2019 1:02 PM

David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne steered Australia to 70 for one in the opening session of the day-night second Test against Pakistan in Adelaide Friday, justifying skipper Tim Paine's decision to bat first. (Photo:AFP)

Dangerous David Warner frustrates Pakistan in second Test

On an overcast afternoon and with the floodlights on from the first ball, Warner was not out 45 and Labuschagne on 18.

29 Nov 2019 12:26 PM

Before the start of the first day of the ongoing day-night match against Australia, Pakistan pacer Musa Khan was handed his maiden Test cap by former great Wasim Akram on Friday here at the Adelaide Oval. (Photo:PCB/Twitter)

Musa Khan receives debut Test cap from Wasim Akram

Pakistan Cricket Board's official handle tweeted the video of Khan receiving his maiden cap.

29 Nov 2019 11:57 AM

Pakistan were set to recall paceman Mohammad Abbas Thursday for the second Test against Australia as they look to add consistency to their bowling attack under lights at Adelaide Oval. (Photo:AFP)

Pakistan recall Mohammad Abbas after defeat against Australia in 1st Test

Skipper Azhar Ali will also drop down the order to bat at number three in the day-night Test starting Friday.

28 Nov 2019 3:49 PM

Questions have been raised over the current age of Pakistani pacer Naseem Shah, who, on last week, at the age of 16 years-279 days made debut against Australia at Brisbane.

Sweet 16 forever?; not really, says Naseem Shah's childhood coach

Former India batsman Mohammad Kaif took to Twitter and highlighted the fact of article where his age was mentioned as 17 years last year.

28 Nov 2019 1:30 PM

Australia Thursday named an unchanged team for the day-night second Test against Pakistan after trouncing them in Brisbane, but took a risk by releasing concussion substitute Cameron Bancroft. (Photo:AP)

Australia unchanged, drop concussion sub for day-night Pakistan Test

The home side easily won the first Test by an innings and five runs inside four days.

28 Nov 2019 12:05 PM

Master batsman Steve Smith is consulting experts on how to get a better night’s sleep before cricket matches, but will be fully alert when facing his Brisbane nemesis Yasir Shah in the second test in Adelaide, according to Australia captain Tim Paine. (Photo:AFP)

Drowsy Steve Smith looking to solve sleep problems and Yasir Shah

Smith, a brand ambassador and investor in an Australian mattress company, revealed he was 'an awful sleeper' during the Ashes series.

28 Nov 2019 11:26 AM

Pakistan cricketer Yasir Shah who shared a meal with an Indian cab driver in Australia on Tuesday said he had done so because the latter was refusing to accept the journey's fare. (Photo:AFP)

Yasir Shah opens up on sharing meal with Indian cab driver in Brisbane: watch video

Shah said he had stepped out in Brisbane for a meal along with his four of his teammates he was recognised by the cab driver.

27 Nov 2019 12:14 PM

Australia will not be complacent in the second Test against Pakistan this week despite the odds being stacked heavily in their favour, they said, insisting day-night cricket is a 'completely different beast'.(Photo:AP)

Australia heavy favourites for 'fast bowler's dream' pink-ball Test

The home team went one up in the two-Test series with a crushing innings-and-five-run victory inside four days.

27 Nov 2019 11:41 AM

The man behind Smith’s dismissal is not Yasir Shah. Actually, Shane Warne was the man, who helped Yasir Shah in getting the valuable wicket of the right-hander. (Photo:AP/AFP)

Michael Vaughan reveals the man behind Steve Smith’s dismissal

Shah, who dismissed the Australian batsman, celebrated his scalp by displaying ‘seven’ with his fingers.

26 Nov 2019 5:54 PM

Australia batsman Steve Smith says he is determined not to be dismissed again by Pakistan spinner Yasir Shah when the teams meet in the second test at Adelaide starting on Friday. (Photo:AFP)

Steve Smith determined to not give his wicket away to Yasir Shah

Smith was bowled by Yasir for four runs in the opening test in Brisbane.

26 Nov 2019 4:58 PM

After Australia won the first Test match of the two-game series against Pakistan by an innings and 5 runs, former spinner Shane Warne hailed the Australian batsmen and the bowlers for their scintillating performance. Warne also lauded chief selector Trevor Hohns and head coach Justin Langer for dropping out-of from batsman Usman Khawaja from the Australia’s playing XI, and from the 15-member squad. (Photo:AFP)

Shane Warne lauds selectors, head coach for dropping Usman Khawaja, player responds

Khawaja, the left-handed cricketer was dropped from the team, after his poor-show during the India tour and the recently concluded Ashes.

26 Nov 2019 4:39 PM

It seems like Pakistan spinner Yasir Shah's celebration style has not gone down well with Australia batsman Steve Smith as he on Tuesday said that it has only given him more motivation to not get out to the bowler. (Photo:AP)

Yasir Shah's celebration gave me more motivation to not get out to him: Steve Smith

During the first Test at Brisbane, Shah dismissed Smith, and went on to signal seven (the number of times he has dismissed the batsman).

26 Nov 2019 3:47 PM

Australian opening batsman David Warner said that in-form Marnus Labuschagne is a 'three-format player'. Marnus Labuschagne hammered 185 runs after completing his first ton of the career, guiding Australia to a massive total of 580. (photo:AFP)

Marnus Labuschagne is definitely three-format player: David Warner

Warner played a knock of 154 runs against Pakistan in the ongoing first Test after having a poor-run in the Ashes tour against England.

24 Nov 2019 1:11 PM

Australia limited-overs skipper Aaron Finch on Sunday lauded the side for displaying a clinical performance against Pakistan in the first Test of the two-match series. (Photo:AFP)

Aaron Finch lauds Australia for 'clinical performance' against Pakistan

His remarks came after the conclusion of the first Test in which Australia came out triumphant by an innings and five runs.

24 Nov 2019 1:04 PM

Babar Azam scored a magnificent century and Mohammad Rizwan fell five runs short of his first as Pakistan were dismissed for 335 late on the fourth day. Leg-spinner Yasir Shah also made his highest Test score with a fighting 42 to allow the Pakistanis to head to the second Test in Adelaide with some momentum despite the loss. Josh Hazlewood cliamed the wicket of centurion Babar Azam. (Photo:AP) (Photo:AP)

Australian pacers cut Pakistan lower order to win 1st Test match

Australia went one up in their two-Test series against Pakistan when they won the first Test by an innings and five runs.

24 Nov 2019 12:17 PM

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