The former Australian skipper Adam Gilchrist is known for his seemingly psychic abilities when it comes to predicting cricketing outcomes. Australia’s recent victory over Pakistan in the Boxing Day Test was a resounding one, with their opponents falling short by 79 runs.
In the wake of a challenging pursuit of 317 runs, Pakistan’s hopes faded as they were bundled out for 237 in the second innings. Despite this, Pakistan’s captain, Shan Masood, and Salman Ali Agha managed to showcase their resilience by notching up 60 and 50 runs respectively. Unfortunately, others, such as Aamer Jamal, Shaheen Afridi, and Mir Hamza, encountered less favorable outcomes, all departing with a duck.
Three years ago, there were stirrings about the possibility of four-day test matches gaining popularity in the cricketing world. However, shortening test matches to just four days poses challenges, especially with the unpredictable weather and the strain it puts on players.
Pakistan’s fielding skills were far from perfect during their match against Australia, which was epitomized by a crucial dropped catch. Pat Cummins’ noteworthy performance was the highlight of the victorious outcome, showcasing his expertise as a bowler.
Marnus Labuschagne’s quest to achieve a century at the MCG continues as he persists through an unfulfilled endeavor. He put on a captivating performance, braving an impending storm and an MCG pitch that saw the swift fall of 16 wickets. Another noteworthy incident involved Usman Khawaja’s habit of inscribing personal messages on his footwear, a move that stirred some controversy.
Amidst all the recent cricketing drama, The final test at the Sydney Cricket Ground promises to be an emotional occasion, where the home crowd bids farewell to David Warner.