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Pakistan tour of Australia 2023-24

Mohammad Hafeez, expressing a bold perspective, had remarked that despite making several mistakes, his team was the superior side in the Melbourne match.

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Watch: Pat Cummins brutally silences Mohammad Hafeez for 'Pakistan played better than Australia' remark; video viral

AUS vs PAK 2nd Test: The Melbourne Test ended with Pat Cummins' brigade registering a 79-run win against Shan Masood-led side to extend the visitors' search for a Test win on Australian soil.

Mohammad Hafeez in the press conference; Mohammad Rizwan in an animated conversation with the umpire (Screengrab: X, Getty Images)

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Mohammad Hafeez lashes out at third umpire for giving Mohammad Rizwan out, says 'technology turned out to be a curse'

Captain Shan Masood rued Pakistan's humiliating 79-run defeat at the hands of Pat Cummins-led Australia in the second Test at the MCG on December 29.

Pakistan's Shan Masood reacts after his dismissal during Day 4 of the 2nd Test against Australia at MCG on December 29. (Getty)

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'What we have to do...': Shan Masood indirectly blames batters after Pakistan suffer crushing defeat to Australia in 2nd Test

Mohammad Rizwan's dismissal on Day 4 of the second Test against Australia sparked controversy at the MCG on Friday, December 29. However Australia ended up beating Pakistan by 79 runs.

Pakistan's star wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan reacts after getting dismissed on Day 4 of the 1st Test vs Australia. (Twitter)

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WATCH: Mohammad Rizwan left raged after wristband-induced dismissal in 2nd Test vs AUS, walks off the field in disbelief

Australia rode on Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc's incredible spells to thrash Pakistan by 79 runs in the second Test and take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series on December 29.

Australia's David Warner, Marnus Labuschagne and Pat Cummins celebrate the wicket of Shaheen Afridi during Day 4 of the 2nd Test against Pakistan at MCG on December 29. (Getty)

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AUS vs PAK: After windfall in IPL auction, Cummins-Starc duo annihilates Pakistan in 2nd Test as Men in Green's winless streak continues in Australia

Pakistan's star pacer Mir Hamza has thrown his weight behind Abdullah Shafique after dropping Mitchell Marsh on Day 3 of the second Test against Australia.

Abdullah Shafique drops an easy catch of Mitchell Marsh on Day 3 of the 2nd Test against Australia.

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'One of the best fielders in...': Pakistan's star pacer's bold statement after Abdullah Shafique's shocking drop

This crucial stand of 153 runs came at a pivotal moment, rescuing Australia from a precarious position at 16/4 and propelling their lead to 230 runs on a dynamic and eventful day.

Steve Smith (L) and Mitch Marsh (C) take runs from Pakistan bowler Hasan Ali (R).

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AUS vs PAK: Australia sail ahead on Day 3 after Mitchell Marsh, Steve Smith smack contrasting half-centuries  

Australia's opener David Warner said his final goodbye to the MCG as a Test cricketer. Warner, who had debuted in T20I at the venue in 2009, was honoured with a standing ovation.

Australian batter David Warner waves to the fans after being dismissed at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). (Getty Images)

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David Warner bids adieu to MCG in whites amid cheers in AUS vs PAK 2nd Test; watch video

The Day 3 of the second Test between Pakistan and Australia saw a near 5-minute delay post-Lunch break due to third umpire Richard Illingworth being trapped in an elevator at the MCG.

On-field umpires Michael Gough and Joel Wilson were seen explaining to the players the unusual cause of the delay on Day 3 of the 2nd Test between Australia and Pakistan.

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WATCH: Uncanny scenes unfold during Australia vs Pakistan's 2nd Test as Day 3 game witnesses bizarre delay

The day was marked by significant action, with a total of 13 wickets falling. Cummins securied three wickets for 37 runs, while off-spinner Nathan Lyon contributed with two wickets

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AUS vs PAK: Pat Cummins' fiery spell shifts momentum as Pakistan lose ground on Day 2 of Melbourne Test

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