AUS vs PAK, 2nd Test, Day 2 - As it happened...
Resuming their innings on 142/4, Misbah-ul-Haq and Co. saw the pair build a 107-run partnership to steer Pakistan safely to the first break.
Dec 27, 2016, 09:45 AM ISTJackson Bird gets Australia rolling but rain halts play at MCG on Day 1; Pakistan 142/4
Bird (2-53) struck twice in quick succession just before the rain set in to give the home team the ascendancy, removing experienced duo Younis Khan (21) and Misbah-ul-Haq (11).
Dec 26, 2016, 12:11 PM ISTAustralia vs Pakistan, 2nd Test, Day 1: Play abandoned following persistent rainfall at MCG
When tea was called early due to rain, the visitors were 142 for four after electing to bat.
Dec 26, 2016, 10:12 AM ISTBoxing Day Test: Cricket Australia increases security after arrest of seven people in Melbourne
Australia will play Pakistan in the second Test, starting Monday at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
Dec 23, 2016, 10:47 AM ISTWATCH: Mohammad Amir's brilliant knock in second innings of Australia-Pakistan Test
Mohammad Amir played a crucial knock for Pakistan in second innings of the first Test against Australia at the Gabba which the visitors ended up losing by 39 runs.
Dec 19, 2016, 10:59 AM ISTAustralia vs Pakistan: Waqar Younis slams Younis Khan for RIDICULOUS batting — WATCH
His reverse seep ended with an easy catch at first slip, taken by Steve Smith.
Dec 18, 2016, 22:43 PM ISTAustralia vs Pakistan, 1st Test, Day 4: Asad Shafiq hundred frustrates Aussie camp
They trail the home side by 107 runs heading into Monday`s final day.
Dec 18, 2016, 18:31 PM ISTAUS vs PAK, 1st Test, Day 3 – Australia 8 wickets away from victory as Pakistan needs another 420
At the start of day, Pakistan were trailing with 332 runs with Sarfaraz Ahmed on 34 and Mohammad Amir on 8.
Dec 17, 2016, 08:48 AM ISTAustralia vs Pakistan, 1st Test, Day 2: Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Jackson Bird decimate Misbah-ul-Haq & Co in Brisbane
At the close, Pakistan were hanging on at 97 for eight and trailing by 332 runs with Sarfraz Ahmed on 31 and Mohammad Amir not out eight.
Dec 16, 2016, 19:19 PM ISTVIDEO: No Pakistan player noticed Australia captain Steve Smith edge on 97
At Day 1 Stumps, Australia were 288/3 with Smith and Handscomb unbeaten on 110 and 64 respectively.
Dec 15, 2016, 19:11 PM ISTAustralia vs Pakistan, 1st Test: Skipper Steve Smith dominates day 1; Mohammad Amir faces injury concerns
Smith, 27, hit a classy unbeaten 110 off 192 balls as the hosts scored 288/3 at the close of day 1.
Dec 15, 2016, 18:49 PM ISTMisbah-ul-Haq to become 3rd oldest captain touring Australia; on stroke of clinching 5000 Test runs
Steve Smith-led side will be hoping to make the most of home set-up, as hosts duly consider Gabba as their stronghold.
Dec 14, 2016, 14:29 PM ISTPakistan prepare to end Australia drought, looking for their first ever series win
Pakistan have never won a series in Australia before.
Dec 13, 2016, 16:19 PM ISTAustralia named unchanged squad for Brisbane Test against Pakistan
Australia up against Pakistan with same squad in Brisbane Test, try to move up in Test rankings
Dec 08, 2016, 12:57 PM ISTPakistan coach Micky Arthur says Babar Azam as good as Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli
After a 2-0 whitewash against New Zealand, Pakistan are now preparing to face Australia in a three-match Test series.
Nov 30, 2016, 21:48 PM ISTICC clears Mohammad Hafeez's bowling action, could be included in squad for Australia
The ICC in its release also made it clear that the umpires are still at liberty to report Hafeez if they believe he is displaying a suspect action.
Nov 30, 2016, 18:45 PM ISTPakistan resist change in squad for Australia
Chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq said continuity is necessary.
Nov 28, 2016, 20:34 PM ISTSteve Smith calls on new-look Aussies to be at their best to beat Pakistan in upcoming series
The Australian skipper said the injection of new players have energised the team after the Hobart nightmare.
Nov 28, 2016, 12:25 PM ISTAustralia's Brad Haddin goes behind the stumps to hit Shoaib Akhatar's ball – WATCH
Australia A's Brad Haddin took two steps behind the stumps while facing a delivery from Shoaib Akhtar.
Oct 10, 2016, 17:49 PM ISTAustralia to play pink-ball Tests against South Africa, Pakistan: Report
Cricket Australia is expected to finalise its international and domestic schedules for the 2016-17 season later this month.