Pakistan VS Australia Archives

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese presents baggy caps to hosts as Pakistan wins Toss in Mauka Oval In a historic moment at Mauka Oval, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia presented the iconic green baggy caps to the Prime Minister’s XI players just before the commencement of their highly anticipated four-day first-class match against Pakistan. The ceremony was marked by camaraderie as both teams came together for a group photo, setting the stage for an exciting cricket showdown. Amid the picturesque setting, Prime Minister Albanese took center stage as he flipped the coin toss. Pakistan emerged victorious, winning the toss and opting to bat first on the opening day of the four-day encounter. As the action unfolded on the field, Abdullah Shafiq and Imam ul Haq stepped up to open the innings for Pakistan, facing the formidable bowling attack led by Mark Steketee and Nathan McAndrew from the host side. The ...

Shaheen Afridi eyes on spoiling David Warner’s farewell Test series As the much-anticipated Test series between Pakistan and Australia looms on the horizon, Shaheen Afridi, Pakistan’s fast bowler, expressed his thoughts and confidence in a media talk before their first practice session in Canberra on Sunday. Afridi began by acknowledging the Australian opener David Warner, stating him as a “great career” who has consistently delivered stellar performances across all three formats. However, with a hint of competitive spirit, Afridi remarked, “We would wish him good luck but not hoping for a good end for David Warner in his last Test series against us.” This statement sets the tone for what promises to be a closely contested battle between the two cricketing giants. The left-arm fast bowler emphasized the significance of the series for Pakistan, highlighting their current top spot in the World Test Championship’s points table. “This is an important ...