Misbah mulling whether to stand down as Pakistan captain

Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq could take the extraordinary step of quitting ahead of next week's third Test as a result of the fall-out of the losing Boxing Day clash.

Lehmann: Wade needs to show more patience

Matthew Wade has been urged to show more patience at the crease in a bid to deliver the innings he needs to lock in his spot.

Azhar Ali given all clear after heavy head shot

Pakistan double-century hero Azhar Ali was felled by a sickening blow to the head while fielding on Thursday but was given the all clear after passing a concussion test.

Wade fails with the bat but enjoys crowd chorus

Matthew Wade was unable to deliver the innings he craved at the MCG on Thursday, adding scrutiny to his spot behind the stumps.

Dizzy heights: Gillespie to be assistant T20 coach

Former Australian fast bowler Jason Gillespie has been named as an assistant coach for Australia's Twenty20 campaign against Sri Lanka in February.

Mark Nicholas takes leave after health setback

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Channel Nine cricket host and commentator Mark Nicholas has suffered a health setback and has been taken to hospital for the second time during the Boxing Day Test.

Pakistan under fire as Warner, Hazlewood enjoy milestones

David Warner and Josh Hazlewood are on target to join the greats of the game, having celebrated milestones on a day when Pakistan was criticised for relinquishing their firm hold on the second Test.

Not so nice Garry: Lyon's career in a spin

Nathan Lyon is under growing pressure to save his spot and has been told he must change his line of attack if he is to have success against a Pakistan side playing him off a break.

Saker: Heavy workload risking the health of fast bowlers

Australian bowling coach David Saker has warned the national selectors they risk having one of their star fast bowlers break down unless a "desperate" search for an allrounder is successful.