SYDNEY, Jan 04 (AFP): Pakistan captured the key wickets of Australia openers David Warner and Usman Khawaja before rain washed out the second day's play in the third Test in Sydney on Thursday.
Marnus Labuschagne was on 23 and Steve Smith six in their team's 116 for two before play was ended by bad light and rain before tea.
The hosts trailed by 197 runs on a day where Warner was denied a crack at a cherished century in his 112th and final Test match.
Warner was dismissed for 34 and looked annoyed as he left the Sydney Cricket Ground to a standing ovation from his home crowd.
The 37-year-old opener, known in cricket as 'the Bull', was beaten by the extra bounce and turn out of the rough by offspinner Agha Salman to edge off to a delighted Babar Azam at slip.
"I always love batting with Davey (Warner), and it's nice to see him leave on a high," said his long-time friend and opening partner Khawaja.
"He just got a ripper of a ball.
Australia 116/2 after rain forces early stumps on Day 2, trail Pakistan by 197 runs
FE Team | Published: January 04, 2024 21:25:26
Australia 116/2 after rain forces early stumps on Day 2, trail Pakistan by 197 runs
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