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David Warner bid adieu to Test cricket with a 34-run knock as Pakistan maintained their stronghold over Australia’s batting on Sydney’s second day.  Despite a warm send-off from the home crowd, Warner’s hopes for a final Test century were dashed at the Sydney Cricket Ground, visibly disheartening the veteran opener. At lunch, Australia stood at 78-1 with Usman Khawaja at 35 and Marnus Labuschagne at three, in response to Pakistan’s first-innings 313. Warner’s dismissal stemmed from a delivery with extra bounce and turn, resulting in an edge and a slip…

MELBOURNE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Saturday said that spinner Noman Ali will not be playing in the ongoing Test series against Australia after he underwent surgery. According to the details, Noman Ali reported experiencing abrupt and intense stomach pain on December 22. As a result, he underwent emergency tests and scans, which verified the diagnosis of appendicitis. The PCB reported that he had a laparoscopic appendectomy Saturday morning at the surgeon’s recommendation. The cricketer is stable and doing fine post-surgery. He will be discharged later this afternoon. Noman…

Pakistan’s fast bowler Khurram Shahzad suffered an injury just a few days ahead of the second Test match against Australia scheduled to be played on December 26 in Melbourne. According to a statement issued by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday, Khurram complained of discomfort in his left side during the first Test which took place in Perth. “Following his complaint, after the Test match, Khurram was sent for an MRI scan,” said the PCB, adding that further details will be shared in due course after the medical panel assesses…

Australia announced 13-player men’s squad for the second Test match as they are on track to play an unchanged XI in the second Test against Pakistan in Melbourne. The home side announced a trimmed-down squad Monday with back-up fast bowler Lance Morris omitted. The Aussies crushed the visitors by 360 runs inside four days at Perth on Sunday, with off-spinner Nathan Lyon taking his 500th wicket. Opener David Warner hit a battling 164 to ensure he retained his place for the Boxing Day Test in what is expected to be…

Luton’s Premier League match against Bournemouth was cut short due to a concerning incident involving their captain, Tom Lockyer.  Lockyer suffered a cardiac arrest during the game, prompting an abrupt stop to the match. The distressing situation saw Lockyer collapsing on the pitch, leading to immediate medical attention and the game being halted with a 1-1 score. Fortunately, Lockyer received swift medical aid and was stretchered off the field, receiving supportive applause from the audience. Luton later confirmed that Lockyer was stable and under care at the hospital.  The unfortunate…

As the much-anticipated Test series between Pakistan and Australia begins today, Australian captain Pat Cummins won the toss and asked Pakistan to bat at Perth Stadium on Thursday. For what is expected to be his final Test series, Aussie hard-hitter David Warner will be seen padding up with the pressure to score runs and maintain his position on the hard and bouncy pitch. Eyes will also be on whether opening partner Usman Khawaja wears shoes with messages of support for people in Gaza, having been told it is against ICC…

As the much-anticipated Test series between Pakistan and Australia begins today, Australian captain Pat Cummins won the toss and asked Pakistan to bat at Perth Stadium on Thursday. For what is expected to be his final Test series, Aussie hard-hitter David Warner will be seen padding up with the pressure to score runs and maintain his position on the hard and bouncy pitch. Eyes will also be on whether opening partner Usman Khawaja wears shoes with messages of support for people in Gaza, having been told it is against ICC…