Australia vs Pakistan

Pakistan's fast bowling stocks have been dealt another blow, with Khurram Shahzad ruled out for the rest of the Australia Test series.

Tim Paine has blasted calls for Test players to feature more prominently in the Big Bash, pointing out the differences in the formats.

Melbourne Cricket Club boss Stuart Fox has claimed the pitch offered up in Perth was below standard compared to what is coming at the MCG.

Steve Smith has responded to claims made by cricket great Ian Chappell that he was undermining Australian captain Tim Paine.

Australia's comprehensive 2-0 series sweep against Pakistan has shut the door on a return to Test cricket for dropped veteran Usman Khawaja.

An Australian cricket legend slammed suggestions that David Warner should have stopped at 334 to respect Don Bradman.

The milestones continue for Australian batsman Steve Smith, with the right-hander breaking a 73-year-old record.

Pakistan only has two Tests for the first time since 1978-79 in Australia, with the tourists wishing they had more time.

Babar Azam is threatening to join the upper echelon of world batsmen headed into Friday's Test against Australia.

One thing to take from Australia's victory over Pakistan is a top order is forming with Marnus Labuschagne as key.