During the match, Lyon claimed his 500th wicket by dismissing Faheem Ashraf leg-before-wicket for a mere five runs while Australia defended a target of 450. This accomplishment places Lyon alongside his compatriots, the late spin maestro Shane Warne and pace legend Glenn McGrath, who have
Following his side's 360-run loss to Australia in the first Test, Pakistan Test skipper Shan Masood said when the teams come to Australia, they look for progress in their game.
Australia all-rounder Mitchell Marsh expressed his delight after dismissing former Pakistan skipper Babar Azam during their massive 360-run victory on Sunday in the first Test at the Optus Stadium.
After his bowlers ran riot, taking the hosts to a thumping 360-run win over Pakistan in the opening Test, Australian skipper Pat Cummins on Sunday lauded openers David Warner and Usman Khawaja, all-rounder Mitchell Marsh and spinner Nathan Lyon for their dazzling performances.
Australia's veteran off-spinner Nathan Lyon was still in a state of disbelief after completing 500 Test wickets during their thumping 360-run victory over Pakistan on Sunday in the first Test of the three-match series.
Pakistan Super League franchise Quetta Gladiators announced Shaun Tait as bowling coach days after appointing former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson as their head coach.
Australia further tightened their grip on the first Test with Usman Khawaja holding onto one end and Mitchell Marsh going all guns blazing against Pakistan at the Optus Stadium on Day 4.
Former India cricketer Ravi Shastri pointed out the real reason why Pakistan speedster Shaheen Afridi struggles in the Test and said that is because of the "pressure" on the 23-year-old.
The Pakistan batting struggled to stand up to the Australian attack on Day 3 of the opening Test at Perth, with the visitors, led by Shan Masood, staring down the barrel at 203/6 at the end of the first session of play on Saturday.