Nuclear science and technology organization, Public university in Perth, Australia

Australia limited-overs skipper Aaron Finch on Sunday lauded the side for displaying a clinical performance against Pakistan in the first Test of the two-match series.His remarks came after the conclusion of the first Test in which Australia came out triumphant by an innings and five runs. He also applauded Pakistan's Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan for showing tremendous grit and fight on the fourth day of the match."Pretty clinical by Australia in this first test match. Pakistan fought very hard today and Babar and Rizwan showed a lot of class," Finch tweeted.Former Australia spinner Shane Warne also congratulated Australia and tweeted: "Well done to the Aussies on a good win against Pakistan here at the Gabba. Looking forward to the day/night test in Adelaide as I think Pakistan will bounce back ! See you there for".With this win, Australia moved to second place in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings with 116 points.Resuming day four at 64/3, Pakistan was able to add just 29 runs more before the falling of the fourth wicket. Shan Masood (42) was sent back to the pavilion in the 29th over by Pat Cummins as he had him caught at the hands of wicket-keeper Tim Paine.Immediately after, Josh Hazelwood sent Iftikhar Ahmed (0) back to the pavilion leaving Pakistan in a spot of bother. Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam then joined each other at the crease and they kept Australian bowlers at bay with their 132-run stand.Their partnership saw Azam bringing up his second Test ton. Australia was finally able to get the breakthrough in the 64th over as Nathan Lyon dismissed Azam (104), reducing Pakistan to 226/6.Yasir Shah then came out to the middle and he along with Rizwan ensured that the scoreboard keeps ticking at a rapid pace. Both batsmen put up a stand of 79 runs.Rizwan missed out on his century as he was dismissed on 95 by Josh Hazelwood, reducing Pakistan to 305/7, still trailing Australia by 35 runs.The visitors were bowled out for 335 in the final innings. Hazelwood scalped four wickets for the hosts.Both sides will now take on each other in a day-night Test slated to begin from November 29 at Adelaide.( With inputs from ANI )

Nuclear Science And Technology OrganizationFOLLOW

Nuclear science and technology organization, Latest News

George Bailey is all set to be a part of the Australian selection panel alongside coach Justin Langer and selection chairman Trevor Hohns. ...

The cricket-crazy fans in Kolkata came, they watched and they applauded. But Indias maiden pink ball Test wouldnt have been possible had it not been for new BCCI President Sourav Ganguly. It was his vision and he left no stone unturned to ensure that ...

The Australian intelligence agencies are investigating allegations into a plot aimed at planting a Chinese spy in the nation's parliament, officials have confirmed. ...

Australia captain Tim Paine said on Sunday that he is keen to play the opening Test against touring India next year-end at The Gabba in Brisbane, possibly a day-night affair. ...

A self-proclaimed Chinese spy who turned himself over to the Australian authorities has disclosed that Beijing is trying to influence the politics in Hong Kong, Taiwan and Australia. ...

India on Sunday became the first team ever to complete four successive innings victories in the five-day format, further extending their purple patch as they trampled Bangladesh in their maiden pink ball Test here, but skipper Virat Kohli feels they ...

Pakistan batsman Babar Azam's knock may have gone in vain as the side was not able to save the match against Australia, but his fighting knock on the fourth day of the match is being applauded by cricketing fans. ...

Australia limited-overs skipper Aaron Finch on Sunday lauded the side for displaying a clinical performance against Pakistan in the first Test of the two-match series. ...