Australia v Pakistan, 1st Test, Perth, December 14-18, 2023

Wonder how many Tests Uzzie missed when the Gnome was coach?

Nath wrote:Warner out for a duck.  LOL

shhhhhh

Rubbish start after two rubbish shots.

Ooze and Smudge have steadied.

Marnus could do with some runs. Struggled a bit in the Shield games he played as well.

WideWally wrote:Saud Shakeel reaches 20 again!

He has now batted 14 times in test cricket & scored at least 22 every time.

However, I suspect I have jinxed him now!

The streak continues!

Shakeel reaches 20 yet again.

But can he continue his other streak? - a half-century in every test that he has played.

Pakistan as predictably disappointing as ever.

Geez, that ended quickly.

Nice to see Koo get his action sorted. He was visibly pleased with the coaching staff.

And mighty congrats to the legend that is Nathan Lyon. 3rd Aussie to reach 500 Test wickets. What a player.

The bowling quartet was very impressive today.

Good win. Visitors were stiff with the toss.

WA folk are obviously not interested in Test Cricket., judging from the absence of crowd.

The pitch was most weird. An absolute autobahn until cracks appeared in the bitumen. Umpires report will be interesting.

Had it gone to the 5th day with further deterioration, batsmen safety could have been an issue.

All in all, an interesting Test. Questions however will be asked about the future of Test cricket in WA.

horace wrote:There is no chance Warner will be dropped despite his continued red ball rubbish form.

CA continues to collude in this massive fraud.

Most Oz crowds are goldfish. They will cheer him off.

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