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The third Test between Australia and Pakistan is currently underway at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). Pakistan gained a first-inning advantage by restricting Australia to 299 and subsequently scoring 313 in their own first innings, putting them in the lead. Amidst the Australian innings, Babar Azam and Salman Ali Agha shared a humorous moment on the field while fielding.
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Despite a downturn in form since the Asia Cup 2023 and losing the captaincy following Pakistan's early exit in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, Babar has not let his bad form hinder his enjoyment on the field. After stepping down from captaincy, Babar appears more relaxed and is seen relishing his time on the cricket field with his teammates.
Australia have already secured the series by winning consecutive Tests in Perth and Melbourne. Pakistan have struggled to win a Test match in Australia since 1995 and are currently facing challenges in the Sydney Test, with more than half of their players dismissed for under 70 runs in the second innings.
In an interesting moment during the Australian innings, Babar, Saud Shakeel, and Agha engaged in a discussion. The 29-year-old playfully slapped Agha after the conversation, and Agha took it in good spirits. Both players shared a laugh over the incident on the field, and the video of this moment has been circulating widely on social media.
Watch- Babar Azam Slaps Salman Ali Agha Jokingly After A Discussion
Babar struggled to make a significant impact in the Test series against Australia, failing to score a fifty-plus in any match. His batting performance has been disappointing for Pakistan throughout the ongoing series, extending a period of poor form that began during the World Cup. The struggles with form have persisted since the Asia Cup, where he last scored a century against Nepal. Babar has faced challenges across all formats in the past four months, making it a difficult period in his cricketing career.
After the conclusion of the third day's play in Sydney, Pakistan find itself at 67/7 in their second innings, with a narrow lead of 81 runs. Australia appear to be advancing towards a clean sweep, with Josh Hazlewood's standout performance on Day 3, where he claimed four out of the seven wickets in Pakistan's innings. Notably, three of those wickets came in a single over, with Hazlewood delivering a three-wicket maiden.
The third Test between Australia and Pakistan is poised to produce a result on the fourth day, with Australia appearing set for a convincing victory. Unless Pakistan stage an extraordinary comeback, they will either need to wait for their next tour to Australia for a Test series or break the 29-year-old jinx of winning a Test match against Australia on Australian soil.
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