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Paceman hold the key to a titanic struggle at the MCG – Cummins, Hamza and Afridi hold the key. Lyon will have a say on uneven track. – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE. (eLanka Sports editor) Pat Cummins led from the front grabbing five wickets, and then Mitchell Marsh and Steve Smith staved off a brilliant Pakistan fightback to steer Australia to safety and possibly victory in the second Test at the MCG. Cummins absolute control with the ball saw Pakistan fall 54 runs short of Australia’s first innings total of 318 before Pakistan staged a dramatic comeback grabbing four for 16 sending shock waves through the home team. Mir Hamza and Shaheen Shah Afridi were lethal in Australia’s second stint removing Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, David Warner and Travis Head leaving Australia in total confusion. Hamza and Afridi grabbed three wickets each to give Pakistan a glimmer of hope ...

Nathan McSweeney and Shan Masood shared their views at captains call in Manuka Shan Masood: Pakistan’s captain, Shan Masood, expressed his enthusiasm for a series that is expected to showcase thrilling cricket. Masood emphasized the need to accelerate the scoring rate, highlighting the importance of putting runs on the board quickly. He emphasized that the key to success lies in the bowlers taking twenty wickets, a strategy that aligns with their game plans. Masood conveyed confidence in Pakistan’s bowling options, citing the inclusion of Wasim Jr for his ability to exploit reverse swing in Sydney. He praised domestic performers Khurram Shahzad and Mir Hamza, emphasizing their potential to make an impact. In terms of the batting lineup, Masood announced Abdullah Shafiq and Imam-ul-Haq as the opening pair, with Babar Azam set to bat at number four. The captain also hinted at the preference for Sarfraz Ahmed over Mohammad Rizwan. Masood ...