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Plays of the Day from the third day of the first Test between Pakistan and Australia at Lord's

Teams facing the prospect of a world-record run-chase generally find themselves praying for rain at some stage of the proceedings, but Pakistan have never been the most conventional of outfits

Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Aamer's fine spell in the first innings at Lord's has led Wasim Akram to comment that Aamer "is much cleverer than I was at the 18"

The plays of the day as the action continues apace between Pakistan and Australia at Lord's

Azeem Ghumman will captain Pakistan A for the forthcoming tour of Sri Lanka between August 20 and September 18

Shane Watson was Australia's unlikely star with the ball, as he claimed 4 for 40 in seven eventful overs to leave Pakistan in deep strife on 141 for 9 by tea on the second afternoon at Lord's

The match referee Chris Broad has advised Mohammad Aamer to take care when celebrating wickets, but no official action was taken after a clash between Aamer and Ricky Ponting on the first day at Lord's

Here's something that might surprise you. Simon Katich is statistically Australia's most successful Test opener of all time. Not Matthew Hayden, not Bill Ponsford. Simon Katich

Cricinfo presents the plays of the day from the first day between Pakistan and Australia Lord's

Simon Katich and Michael Clarke made arduous but invaluable progress against a probing Pakistan attack, adding 120 for the third wicket to carry Australia to 171 for 3 by tea on the first day of the first Test at Lord's

As Ricky Ponting walked through the MCC Museum at Lord's on Monday, he passed within metres of the Ashes urn

Six months after their disastrous tour of Australia, Pakistan have a chance to redeem themselves against Ricky Ponting's men.

Steven Smith is on the verge of becoming Australia's newest Test spinner but his captain Ricky Ponting believes Smith's bowling still has plenty of room for improvement after a disappointing tour match in Derby

Michael Hussey believes Pakistan's batting depth will be seriously tested in the absence of Mohammad Yousuf and Younis Khan for the upcoming series against Australia

Ian Bell has been officially ruled out of England's Test series against Pakistan after fracturing the fifth metatarsal in his left foot while fielding during the second ODI against Bangladesh

Waqar Younis, the Pakistan coach, believes that the ongoing tour of England will be a "learning tour" for his young side

Pakistan got a fair look at the four contenders drafted into the Test squad to fill the void for a couple of spots vacant in the batting order ahead of the first Test against Australia next Tuesday

Sharad Pawar has ruled out bilateral series between India and Pakistan in the near future, saying the restoration of cricketing ties was a diplomatic issue that had to be addressed by the two governments

Despite facing a second-string Leicestershire Pakistan failed to impress at Grace Road with their bowlers going through the motions in the end, not a good omen ahead of the Test series against Australia starting next week

Azhar Ali, one of the rookie Pakistan batsmen selected for the tour of England, is hoping to make his Test debut at Lord's