Handscomb tons up twice in quick succession
Some players find the transition to Test cricket extremely difficult, others don't - like Peter Handscomb.
Andrew Wu writes on cricket and AFL for The Sydney Morning Herald
Some players find the transition to Test cricket extremely difficult, others don't - like Peter Handscomb.
Tom Moody, the man who presented debutant Hilton Cartwright with his baggy green cap, believes the all-rounder looked like he belonged in the Test arena during his debut innings.
David Warner dedicated his record breaking century to fallen teammate Phillip Hughes after the opener joined Don Bradman and Victor Trumper in one of Test cricket's most exclusive clubs.
Pakistan are not only staring down the barrel of a series whitewash but also in danger of a total tour wipeout.
Australian wicketkeeper Matthew Wade is in the worst form of his career with the bat as he strives for the innings that will book him a seat on the plane to India.
Australia are aiming for a clean sweep of Pakistan but attention has already turned to India with the Sydney Test being used as a dress rehearsal for the campaign on the subcontinent.
All-rounder Hilton Cartwright will make his Test debut on Tuesday as Australia turn one eye to India ahead of the final Test of the summer at the SCG.
Selector and coach Darren Lehmann has given off-spinner Nathan Lyon a ringing endorsement, saying he remains the country's No.1 slow bowler as Australia drafted tweakers Steve O'Keefe and Ashton Agar into the squad for the Sydney Test.
Nathan Lyon responded to criticism from his captain and coach by producing his best spell of the summer as Australia capitalised on a "sloppy" Pakistan to conjure a remarkable victory in the second Test.
Mitchell Starc batted like a millionaire and swung with the fury of a lion on Friday in his record-breaking knock, in more ways than one.
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