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Pakistan tour of Australia 2023-24

Having four pacers in the bowling lineup did not help Pakistan against Australia in the Perth Test as they lost the match and faced a two-point penalty for maintaining a slow over rate.

Pakistan skipper Shan Masood and Shaheen Afridi during Perth Test (Getty Images)

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Big blow for Pakistan after losing Perth Test to Australia, ICC punishes by docking two points in current WTC cycle

Star batter Marnus Labuschagne confirmed his fitness for the Boxing Day Test despite injuring his finger in Australia's 360-run victory over Pakistan in the first Test.

Marnus Labuschagne checks his injured finger. (Getty Images)

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‘The finger is fine, there's no break’: Marnus Labuschagne shakes off injury concerns ahead of Boxing Day Test

Legendary Australian wicketkeeper-batter Ian Healy feels that David Warner should contemplate about taking back his retirement call and play atleast one more year of cricket.

Australia's David Warner throws the ball away during Day 3 of the first Test against Pakistan at Optus Stadium. (Getty)

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Will David Warner take back Test retirement call? Australian great drops big hint, says 'he doesn't want to...'

Former Pakistan cricketer Ramiz Raja was left stunned by Pakistan's poor performance in the first Test against Australia in Perth, where they faced a humiliating defeat by 360 runs.&nbsp;

Babar Azam of Pakistan (Left) and former Pakistan cricketer Ramiz Raja. (Getty Images)

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‘Intent and technique were both missing’: Ramiz Raja exposes Pakistan’s flaws after Perth Test collapse

Pakistan's middle-order batter Saud Shakeel got good starts but could not convert them into big scores in the Perth Test against Pat Cummins-led Australia.

Saud Shakeel plays a shot on Day 4 of the Perth Test (Getty Images)

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Pakistan's Saud Shakeel achieves what no batter could in 146 years of Test cricket with 24-run knock in massive collapse

Pakistan captain Shan Masood said his young bowlers need to learn discipline from the Australian team. In the first Test, Australia won convincingly with a 360-run victory in four days.

Shan Masood of Pakistan speaks with Salman Ali Agha of Pakistan as David Warner of Australia listens. (Getty Images)

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‘We could’ve scored quicker…60-70 runs would have proved’: Shan Masood points out Pakistan’s mistake in Perth Test

Security removed a banner displaying the same message Usman Khawaja had on his shoes during the first Test between Australia and Pakistan in Perth. Fans were escorted out of the stadium as well.

Fans displayed a banner in Perth bearing the same message as Usman Khawaja's shoes. (Photo Courtesy: Twitter)

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AUS vs PAK: Spectators evicted for showing banner similar to message on Usman Khawaja's shoes during Perth Test

Pakistan's losing streak continued on Australian soil as Pat Cummins' men bulldozed Shan Masood's brigade by 360 runs in the first Test on December 17.

Pakistan's Babar Azam leaves the field after being dismissed on Day 4 of the first Test match against Australia at Optus Stadium on December 17 in Perth. (Getty)

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Babar Azam brutally trolled for twin failure in 1st Test vs Australia, fan says 'Shardul Thakur has better batting average than him'

Jamal took a six-wicket haul against Australia in the first Test in Perth. He shared his struggles, revealing that he worked as a taxi driver in Australia before earning a spot in the Pakistan team.

Pakistan's Aamer Jamal (2R) with his teammates in this frame. (Getty Images)

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‘People were pushing me to stop playing cricket…driving a taxi’: Debutant pacer Aamer Jamal reveals his journey after six-wicket haul vs Australia

India upstaged Pakistan from top of the World Test Championship (WTC) points table after Shan Masood's men suffered 360-run defeat at the hands of Australia in their opening Test.

Left: India's Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Right: Australia's star pacer Mitchell Johnson. (Getty)

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Massive boost for Team India in WTC 2023-2025 points table after Pakistan's humiliating loss to Australia in 1st Test

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RCB secured a six-wicket win over DC

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IPL 2025 Updated Points Table: RCB rocket to top of the table; know where DC are placed after 54-run defeat against Bengaluru

Virat Kohli revealed how he masterminded Royal Challengers Bengaluru's chase against Delhi Capitals in their IPL 2025 clash

RCB's Virat Kohli played a match-winning knock against DC

Riding on Virat Kohli and Krunal Pandya's fifty RCB defeated DC by six wickets

RCB's Virat Kohli (R) plays a shot while DC's KL Rahul watches on in this frame

'Whenever there is a chase on I...': Virat Kohli discloses how he orchestrated RCB's six-wicket victory over DC with another match-winning knock

Krunal Pandya's 73-run unbeaten knock helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to register a six-wicket win against Delhi Capitals. 

RCB defeated DC by six wickets. 

RCB will now face CSK in their upcoming IPL 2025 clash. 

Delhi Capitals' Kuldeep Yadav (R) gestures as he speaks with captain Axar Patel during the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket match between Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru 

'Our intent was there, but...': Gutted Axar Patel reveals why Delhi Capitals failed to win against Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Virat Kohli and KL Rahul were spotted engaging in a tense chat during the Delhi Capitals versus Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL 2025 clash

Virat Kohli and KL Rahul were seen having heated chat during DC vs RCB IPL 2025 clash

RCB ended up defeating DC by six wickets

Virat Kohli embroils in heated exchange with KL Rahul's in middle of DC vs RCB IPL 2025 clash

Watch: Virat Kohli embroils in heated exchange with KL Rahul's in middle of DC vs RCB IPL 2025 clash, video breaks internet

DC vs RCB Highlights IPL 2025: Royal Challengers Bengaluru took a strong step towards playoffs after six-wicket win over Delhi Capitals

RCB thrashed DC by six wickets in their IPL 2025 clash

It was Virat Kohli's 51 and Krunal Pandya's unbeaten 73 which helped RCB chase down 163-run target

RCB's Virat Kohli (L) and Krunal Pandya in this frame

DC vs RCB Highlights, IPL 2025: Krunal's blazing 73, Kohli's fifty help RCB stage stunning 6-wicket win against DC to inch closer to playoffs

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Lewis Hamilton shares his take on retirement rumors amid Ferrari struggles. Can he turn his 2025 season around? Latest updates inside.

Lewis Hamilton has publicly addressed swirling retirement rumors.

These rumors were reignited by his turbulent start to the 2025 season with Ferrari.

Lewis Hamilton reacts as retirement rumors heat up once again amid a shaky 2025 season

Lewis Hamilton

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Taylor Fritz becomes first American to clinch a historic landmark at Madrid Open. Discover his historic feat and rising legacy in tennis.

Taylor Fritz has etched his name into the record books.

He has achieved a milestone that cements his legacy as a trailblazer for U.S. men’s tennis.

Taylor Fritz makes history as first American to clinch this historic feat with Madrid Open victory

Taylor Fritz

Toni Breidinger is riding a wave of momentum as she gears up for next week's race at Texas Motor Speedway.

This week, with her racing deal, Breidinger received another prominent opportunity where she starred in Coach's fresh advertising campaign.

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Alica Schmidt stole the spotlight at a star-studded birthday bash for chart-topping artist.

She turned heads in a daring crimson ensemble that fused elegance with edge.

Alica Schmidt turns heads in a bold outfit as she attends a renowned rapper's party

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Simone Biles’ ex-coach reveals the gymnast’s struggles with self-doubt and resilience. Discover how imperfection shaped her historic career.

One of Simone Biles’ former coaches has unveiled surprising insights about the gymnast.

She unveiled a lesser-known narrative of struggle and frustration behind her glittering achievements.

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