David Warner Retirement: Veteran Australian cricketer David Warner announced his plans to retire from Test cricket, claiming that he wants the match he plays in the longest format of the game?against Pakistan in Sydney in 2024?to be his last.



Warner has been thinking about retiring for a while, and he has stated that the 2024 T20 World Cup will mark his final outing for Australia at the international level. Warner was very clear when he declared he wouldn't be playing in the West Indies series following the Pakistan Tests.



"You've got to score runs. I've always said the (2024) World Cup would probably be my final game," Warner quoted.



"I probably owe it to myself and my family - if I can score runs here and continue to play back in Australia - I can definitely say I won't be playing that West Indies series,? he stated.



Warner is now in England getting ready for the ICC World Test Championship match against India next week. After that, he'll probably play in the five-match Ashes series against England.



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Warner expressed his wish to be able to play his final Test match at the SCG against Pakistan in January while speaking to reporters in Beckenham before next week's WTC final against India.



"If I can get through this (WTC final and ensuing Ashes campaign) and make the Pakistan series I will definitely finish up then," he added.



The opener is going to start Australia's six-Test tour to the United Kingdom at the top of the order, but he recognized he has to perform better in the upcoming weeks than he did on his previous trip to England during the 2019 Ashes, when he averaged under 10.



He committed to play more aggressively this time after admitting that he became mired in a bad frame of mind during the 2-2 series stalemate. He is hoping that his recent performance in the Indian Premier League would carry over to his long-form batting.



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David Warner Retirement: Warner to Retire After Test Against PAK at SCG, Said 2024 T20 World Cup Could Be His Last!

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ICC Men's World Cup 2023 Points Table: Pat Cummins-led Australia registered back-to-back wins in the ongoing ICC Men's World Cup 2023 after going down in the first two matches. To bring up their second victory, Australia defeated Pakistan by 62 runs at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on October 20. With the win, Australia stormed into the top four of the ICC Men's World Cup 2023 Points Table, while Pakistan has slipped down in the standings. This article will lead you through the World Cup 2023 Standing and ICC Men's World Cup 2023 Points Table Updated after the Australia vs Pakistan fixture.



Australia rode on the back of two centuries from openers David Warner and Mitchell Marsh to put up a demanding total of 367 runs. Warner and Marsh stitched a record-breaking opening partnership at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, punishing the Pakistani bowlers for everything loose they bowl. 



The two batters stitched a whopping 259-run opening partnership before the first breakthrough. Mitch Marsh was the first man to be dismissed at a score of 121 runs. Warner, who had also completed his century, was still in the middle and scored runs for fun. The southpaw scored 163 runs and put Australia on a path to a massive total.



However, Australia couldn't get any more fruitful partnerships barring David Warner and Mitchell Marsh. Marcus Stoinis was the only batter who crossed 20 runs, besides the two centuries, and the remaining players couldn't even go past the 15-run mark. In fact, most of the batters were removed cheaply in a single-digit score.



Despite such a rampaging start to the innings, Australia could only muster 367 runs total in 50 overs in the loss of nine wickets.



Just like Australia, Pakistan also received a strong platform to launch their innings. The openers added 134 runs for the opening partnership and the stage was all set for a big chase. But both the openers were soon dismissed by Marcus Stoinis in his two successive overs which derailed Pakistan's innings.



Skipper Babar Azam was expected to return to his form, but it was just not meant to be. The Pakistani skipper was dismissed cheaply at a score of 18 runs. 



Wicketkeeper batter Mohammad Rizwan tried to put up some show in Chinnaswamy, but he too perished after playing a knock of 46 runs in 40 balls. There were small contributions from other players in the chase as well, however, those were too few to threaten the Australian total of 367 runs.



Australian bowlers bowled out Pakistan at a score of 305 runs in 54.3 overs and won the contest by 62 runs. The win put Australia in a strong position to once again resurrect in the ICC Men's World Cup 2023.



Below is the complete ICC Men's World Cup 2023 Points Table Updated after the Australia vs Pakistan fixture. Full World Cup 2023 Standing.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ICC Men's World Cup 2023 Points Table</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>POS</th><th>TEAM</th><th>PLAYED</th><th>WON</th><th>LOST</th><th>N/R</th><th>TIED</th><th>NET RR</th><th>POINTS</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>&nbsp;New Zealand</td><td>4</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>+1.923</td><td>8</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>&nbsp;India</td><td>4</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>+1.659</td><td>8</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>&nbsp;South Africa</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>+1.385</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>&nbsp;Australia</td><td>4</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-0.193</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>&nbsp;Pakistan</td><td>4</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-0.456</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>&nbsp;England</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-0.084</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>&nbsp;Bangladesh</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-0.784</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>&nbsp;Netherlands</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-0.993</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>&nbsp;Afghanistan</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-1.250</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>&nbsp;Sri Lanka</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-1.532</td><td>0</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">*Updated on October 20.</figcaption></figure>



The victory against Pakistan put Australia on a solid track for the remainder of the ICC Men's World Cup 2023. Australia is currently placed in fourth place with 4 points after two back-to-back wins. Meanwhile, Pakistan has slipped out of the top 4. Pakistan is placed in the fifth spot with four points but a poor net run rate.



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ICC Men's World Cup 2023 Points Table, Pakistan fall out of TOP 4 | World Cup 2023 Standing after Australia vs Pakistan

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Australia Cricket Team has announced the squad for the first Test against Pakistan. The Pat Cummins-led side will be hosting Pakistan for a three-match series. The series will be part of the ICC World Test Championship and both teams would be eager to make an impact.?



The first game of the AUS vs PAK series will be played on 14th December in Perth. Following that it?ll be time for the boxing Test which will be played at MCG on 26th December. The last game of the series will be played in Sydney from 3rd January.&nbsp;



Australia have added young pacer Lance Morris to the squad. It is likely that he will make his debut in the series. The pacer has a great track record as, in 22 Tests, the fast bowler speedster has picked up 74 scalps at 25.44.&nbsp;



Apart from this, Nathan Lyon is also back in the squad having missed a few Tests of Ashes 2023 due to an ankle injury. Scott Boland will also be in the team. What caught the attention of many Cricket Australia have named Alex Carey as the only keeper in the team.?



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Alex Carey owing to his poor form has lost his place in the Team. However, it?ll be a if boost for him that he got the backing of selectors in the AUS vs PAK. The rest of the squad is filled up with pretty familiar names with Mitchell Marsh and Cameron Green being two all-rounders.&nbsp;



Usman Khawaja and David Warner will be the two openers. The focus will be on the latter as it potentially will be his last Test series. He recently said that the Sydney Test will be his last. He would be hoping to end his career on high.&nbsp;



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">AUS vs PAK: Australia squad for the first Test against Pakistan&nbsp;</h2>



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AUS vs PAK: Here?s Australia squad for the first Test against Pakistan:?



Pat Cummins (c), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitch Marsh, Lance Morris, Steve Smith, Mitch Starc, David Warner.

AUS vs PAK: Australia announces squad for the first Test against Pakistan; Lance Morris included

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Australian batter Steve Smith provided a huge update on his retirement plans ahead of the Test series against Pakistan. While speaking to Fox Cricket, he clearly mentioned that he has no plans to retire anytime soon and will continue playing.&nbsp;



Since the last few months, there have been a lot of speculations about Steve Smith's retirement. The batter too hinted about it a lot of times, which raised quite a few eyebrows. However, now all has been cleared as he himself has mentioned that he will continue playing.



The talks related to Steve Smith?s emerged when David Warner announced his Test retirement. The opener will be calling time on his career after the Test series against Pakistan. Many felt that with Warner announcing his retirement, Smith being in his late 30s would retire too.?



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Steve Smith no doubt will go down as one of the best Test batters in the history of cricket. He has been the backbone of the <a href="https://www.cricket.com.au" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.cricket.com.au">Australia</a> Test team for the last one decade and is the best Test batter of our generation without a doubt.?



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Steve Smith has the most Test centuries for Australia and is also among the top five run-getters for his side in the longest format of the game. While his class in this format is unmatchable, he also has been an incredible servant in the white-ball.&nbsp;



Smith recently played a huge role in Australia clinching their 6th World Cup title. He has won the title two titles two times along with winning on T20 World Cup and World Test Championship as well. Him turning down his retirement plans will be a huge relief for cricket lovers.&nbsp;



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">AUS vs PAK: Steve Smith to play a huge role for Australia in Pakistan Tests&nbsp;</h2>



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Steve Smith will next be seen in action when Australia will take on Pakistan in the three-match Test series. This will be the beginning of the Australian summer and the batter will have to play a huge role if they wish to extend their dominance in the longest format of the game.?



Steve Smith is an absolute beast in home conditions. If Pakistan can keep him quiet in the series, it?s fair to say that they will have a good chance to win. But to keep him down, it won?t be easy as he?s one of the best in the world. The series between the teams kick starts from 14th December in Perth.&nbsp;

AUS vs PAK: Steve Smith provides a huge update on his retirement

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AUS vs PAK: The Test cricket season is on and it?ll begin with <a href="https://www.cricket.com.au" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.cricket.com.au">Australia</a> taking on Pakistan in the three-match series at their home. The series between the two heavyweights will begin from 14th December in Perth. The focus will then shift towards the second match which will be played from 27th December in Melbourne. The final match will happen in Sydney on 3rd January.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">AUS vs PAK: Australia and Pakistan announce their playing XI for the first Test</h2>



With first AUS vs PAK game just a few hours away from now, both teams have announced their playing XI for the game. It?ll be a staggering encounter to watch as both the sides over the years have been extremely competitive in the Tests cricket and would be eager to have a go at each other.&nbsp;



Coming to Australian XI, David Warner will be opening the innings alongside Usman Khawaja. The duo have been really successful as a pair. Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith will be batting at No.3 and No.4 respectively. They have been backbone of the team in this format.?



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Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh will be handling the middle order in AUS vs PAK for Australia. They have been one of the main reason behind the team?s success and their power-hitting ability have changed the game. Along with them, Alex Carey has been backed as keeper.&nbsp;



The pace trio of skipper Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood will be back. They will be eager to go on the green track of Perth. Nathan Lyon is the only spinner in the team. He will be making his comeback after the Ashes, where he was ruled out due to injury.&nbsp;



On the other hand, Pakistan will be opening with Imam-ul-Haq and Abdullah Shafique. New skipper Shan Masood, who scored 200 runs in a practice game, has slotted himself at No.3. The top 3 will be crucial if Pakistan has to fancy their chances of winning.&nbsp;



Babar Azam and Saud Shakeel will be key for Pakistan in the middle order along with keeper Sarfaraz Khan. Agha Salman and Faheem Ashraf will be the two all-rounders in the Pakistan XI for the AUS vs PAK first game.&nbsp;



Pakistan has handed debut caps to Aamir Jamal and Khurram Shahzad. The duo will be handling the pace bowling departments along with Shaheen Afridi, who will no doubt be important for his side in the game.&nbsp;



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">AUS vs PAK: Australia and Pakistan announce their playing XI for the first Test</h2>



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Here?s the Australian XI for the first AUS vs PAK Test:?



David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins (c), Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood



Here?s Pakistan XI for the first AUS vs PAK Test:&nbsp;



Imam-Ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique, Shan Masood (c), Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Sarfaraz Ahmed (wk), Salman Ali Agha, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Aamir Jamal, Khurram Shahzad

AUS vs PAK: Australia and Pakistan announce their playing XI for the first Test

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David Warner has looked in sublime touch in the ongoing first Test between <a href="https://www.cricket.com.au" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.cricket.com.au">Australia</a> and Pakistan. The first game of the three-match series between the two teams is taking place at the Perth Stadium in Perth.?



David Warner has kickstarted his last Test series of a career on high as he has played a magnificent innings at WACA Perth. Australia opted to bat first and the veteran opener made sure that he gave his team a rollicking start in the first game of the series.&nbsp;



David Warner came out with aggressive intent and despite conditions being tough early on, he made sure he scored runs freely. The opening batter didn?t let Pakistan bowlers put pressure on Australia as he took attack to them.?



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The highlight of his innings was the outrageous scoop shot that was played against Pakistan?s best pacer Shaheen Afridi. The fast bowler bowled a good length delivery to which the batter sat down and scooped it over his head for a six.&nbsp;



Here?s the video:?



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His shot made many go berserk including commentators. Even pacer Shaheen Afridi looked stunned by the six that the batter slammed him. The opening batter continued his carnage on the bowlers as he kept tonking them.&nbsp;



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">AUS vs PAK: David Warner registers his 26th Test ton in Perth&nbsp;</h2>



David Warner made sure that he scores big in the first game of the ongoing Test series against Pakistan. The opening batter brought up his 26th ton as he played a magnificent innings. The batter looked in complete touch and made sure that he?s off the flier.&nbsp;



With this ton, David Warner silenced all the critics and it?s fair to say that there could?ve been no better reply than this. The batter would be hoping to double up his score and put his team on the top.?With the way he is batting, it won't be a surprise if he ends up getting a double ton. Team management would be hoping that he bats as long as possible and take teams to a big total.

AUS vs PAK: Watch: David Warner plays outrageous scoop shot for six against Shaheen Afridi in Perth?

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AUS vs PAK, 1st Test Match: The Pakistan team is currently on an Australian tour to play a three-match test series. The first match of the three-match Test series is being played at Perth Stadium. The Pakistan team is being led by Shan Masood, while the responsibility of the Australian team is in the hands of ODI World Cup 2023 winner captain Pat Cummins.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Match Details</h2>



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<li>Tour: Pakistan tour of Australia, 2023?24</li>



<li>Match: AUS vs PAK, 1st Test</li>



<li>Date: Thursday, December 14, 2023 - Monday, December 18, 2023</li>



<li>Toss: Australia won the toss and opted to bat</li>



<li>Time: 7:50 AM</li>



<li>Venue: Perth Stadium</li>
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In the first Test match being played at Perth Stadium, Australian captain Cummins won the toss and chose to bat first. While batting first, the Kangaroo team batted 113.2 overs and scored 487 runs at a loss of 10 wickets. On behalf of the team, opener batsman David Warner scored the most runs. He scored 164 runs on 211 balls with the help of 16 fours and four sixes.



Mitchell Marsh was the second-highest run scorer on the team; he scored 90 runs in just 107 balls with the help of 15 fours and one six. Apart from these two, Khawaja scored 41, Labuschagne scored 16, Steven Smith scored 31, Travis Head scored 40, and Alex Carey scored 34 runs.



In bowling action, Aamer Jamal, who was playing his first Test match for Pakistan, took the maximum of six wickets. Jamal took six wickets for 111 runs in a spell of 20.2 overs. Khurram Shahzad got two wickets, while Shaheen Afridi and Faheem Ashraf got one wicket each.



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Chasing the Australian team's 487 runs in the first innings, the Pakistan team has scored 132 runs at the loss of only two wickets in 53 overs by the end of the second day's play. Imam-ul-Haq is present at the crease after scoring 38 runs in 136 balls, and night watchman batsman Khurram Shahzad has scored seven runs.



The Pakistan team is still 355 runs behind the first-inning score of the Australian team. If Pakistan has to chase this lead, then one of the batsmen will need to play a long innings. In such a situation, all eyes will be on experienced batsman Babar Azam.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Australia Playing 11</h2>



David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins (c), Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood



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Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Shan Masood (c), Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Sarfaraz Ahmed (wk), Agha Salman, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Aamer Jamal, Khurram Shahzad



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AUS vs PAK, 1st Test Match: Pakistan's troubles increased in Perth Test, two wickets fell for 132 runs

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ICC WTC Points Table Updated after AUS vs PAK 1st Test: Pakistan's test match losing streak continues in Australia, as the hosts inflict the Men in Green a crushing 360-run loss in the AUS vs PAK 1st Test at Perth Stadium. A fine all-round show from Australia pushed them 1-0 up in the 3-match Test series. As a side product, India are back at the top of the ICC WTC Points Table and here we are with the latest updated ICC WTC Points Table after AUS vs PAK 1st Test.



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Special match for Nathon Lyon as he has achieved the amazing feat of taking 500 test wickets. First match for Mitch Marsh at the venue and his match-winning performance earned him the 'Player of the Match' award. Not only he was brutal with the bat, but also got rid of Babar Azam when asked to bowl. 



It has been a while since Australia played a test match at Perth but they were quicker to adjust and adapt. Winning the toss and opting to bat first, Australia kept on making runs with the least of the problems by Pakistani Bowlers. Runs were flying on day 1 and Australia posted a huge total of 487 in the first innings. Aamer Jamal went for 111 runs in his 20 overs but the debutant got a debut 6-wicket-haul.



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Pakistan also managed to bat over 100 overs but were only able to score 271 runs in their first innings. Skipper Shan Masood was the only player in the Pakistan squad, who looked a bit positive and eager to score runs. 



Australia took a commanding lead of 216 runs, which was inevitable given the state of the wicket. Australia put up another impressive display at the batting, further undermining Pakistan. Marsh and Khawaja both scored fifty. Australia called for the declaration after the southpaw was dismissed on 90, giving Pakistan a daunting target of 450.



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The Australian bowlers kept the momentum and put the square ablaze. Starc and Hazlewood were unplayable at the top with the new ball and they completely shook the Pakistani batting in and out! Lyon took his 500th Test wicket and the Aussie pacers had a gala time. Pakistan were bowled out for their third-lowest total in Australia



Down below is the latest updated ICC WTC Points table after the AUS vs PAK 1st Test:



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<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>POS</th><th>TEAM</th><th>PCT (%)</th><th>PTS</th><th colspan="4">MATCHES</th><th>Win</th><th>Loss</th><th>Draw</th><th>SER</th><th>PEN</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>INDIA</td><td>66.67</td><td>16</td><td colspan="4">2</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>PAKISTAN</td><td>66.67</td><td>24</td><td colspan="4">3</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>NEW ZEALAND</td><td>50</td><td>12</td><td colspan="4">2</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>BANGLADESH</td><td>50</td><td>12</td><td colspan="4">2</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>AUSTRALIA</td><td>41.67</td><td>30</td><td colspan="4">6</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>-10</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>WEST INDIES</td><td>16.67</td><td>4</td><td colspan="4">2</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>ENGLAND</td><td>15</td><td>9</td><td colspan="4">5</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>-19</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>SRI LANKA</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td colspan="4">2</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>SOUTH AFRICA</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td colspan="4">0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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ICC WTC Points Table Updated after AUS vs PAK 1st Test | India Back At The TOP | ICC World Test Championship 2023-25

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AUS vs PAK 2nd Test: Cricket Australia provided an update this morning, announcing the squad for the AUS vs PAK 2nd Test. Lance Morris, a speedster, will rejoin the Perth Scorchers after being left out of the Australian squad for the Boxing Day Test against Pakistan in Melbourne.



Australia are 1-0 up already in the series by comprehensively winning the first test at Perth. That was a near-perfect team game that earned Australia a massive 360-run victory. The front-line attack looked too overpowered against the visitors in the first Test which could make Australia assured of landing a similar lineup for the boxing day test at MCG.



Australian skipper Pat Cummins made a similar comment "I don't think injuries are going to be an issue, so I dare say it will be a pretty similar line-up at this stage."



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Australia Squad for AUS vs PAK 2nd Test</h2>



Pat Cummins (c), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head(VC), Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitch Marsh, Steve Smith(VC), Mitch Starc, David Warner.



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Morris's omission is the only change with selectors trimming the 14-player squad they had in Perth to 13 for Melbourne. Cameron Green will have to wait for any callout unless there are any injury concerns.



The way Pakistan gave up on a brilliant deck at Perth Stadium may have left a lasting psychological impact on the visitors. Before the second Test in Australia, Pakistan has scheduled a two-day practice match against Victoria XI in an attempt to allay concerns over a lack of match practice.



This practice match was not initially scheduled to be a part of the tour, but it was added at Pakistan's request to Cricket Australia. The goal of the maneuver is to provide the visiting team valuable playing time so they can hone their tactics.



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AUS vs PAK 2nd Test: Australia Squad for Boxing Day Test Match Out! Check Australia and Pakistan's Full Squads for Australia vs Pakistan 2nd Test

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AUS vs PAK: The Pakistan cricket team have suffered a major blow ahead of the second Test against Australia at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Star fast bowler Khurram Shahzad has been ruled out of the entire series due to a rib injury.&nbsp;



Khurram Shahzad complained of pain during his debut Test in Perth. He was then taken for scans and it was revealed that the pacer had fractures his left tenth rib. He was deemed unfit to play in the last two AUS vs PAK games at MCG and SCG.&nbsp;



This will come as a massive blow for <a href="https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-team/pakistan/3/schedule" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-team/pakistan/3/schedule">Pakistan</a> as Khurram Shahzad was quite effective in the first AUS vs PAK game.&nbsp;&nbsp;He removed Australia's prime batter Steve Smith in both innings and also sent David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne packing in the second innings.&nbsp;



PCB will now be consulting a specialist for him in Australia and then Khurram Shahzad will be returning to Pakistan to complete his rehab. PCB released an official statement related to his injury ahead of the second AUS vs PAK Test and stated:&nbsp;



"PCB will now consult a specialist in Australia after which a final management protocol will be established for the player. He will then return to the NCA in Lahore where he will continue his injury management and rehabilitation.?



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Khurram Shahzad impressed many during his debut game as he bowled tough lines and length and troubled the batters. He becomes the second Australian player after Abrar Ahmed to be ruled out of this tour, making Pakistan a fractured team in the tour.&nbsp;



With Khurram Shahzad getting ruled out of the AUS vs PAK Test, it is likely that Pakistan will draft Hasan Ali into the team. Quite a few eyebrows were raised when he didn?t play in the first game. His experience could be handy for the team in the Boxing Day game at MCG.&nbsp;



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">AUS vs PAK: Pakistan Predicted XI for the MCG Test&nbsp;</h2>



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Here is Pakistan's Predicted XI for the MCG Test&nbsp;



Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Shan Masood (c), Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Sarfaraz Ahmed (wk), Agha Salman, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Aamer Jamal, Hasan Ali&nbsp;

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