Pakistan v Australia

Pakistan v Australia 2012

Lower order not contributing - Misbah

Aug 29, 2012: Misbah-ul-Haq has raised concerns over Pakistan's batting woes as the team lost its last six wickets for 38 runs during the first ODI against Australia in Sharjah

Pakistan v Australia 2012

Australia aim to limit Ajmal's impact

Aug 29, 2012: Australia's batsmen did enough to secure victory in the first ODI in Sharjah on Tuesday, but they know they will need to find a more convincing way to handle Saeed Ajmal throughout the rest of the tour

Pakistan v Australia, 1st ODI, Sharjah

Starc sets up hard-fought win for Australia

Aug 28, 2012: Australia were grateful for the 29 balls given up by Pakistan as the latter half of their innings collapsed, using them to secure a meritorious victory in the first ODI in the heat of Sharjah

Pakistan v Australia, 1st ODI, Sharjah

Tough contest looms in UAE heat

Aug 28, 2012: ESPNcricinfo's preview to the first ODI between Pakistan and Australia in Sharjah

Pakistan v Australia, 1st ODI, Sharjah

Conditions trim Australia's advantage

Aug 27, 2012: Despite having an excellent record against Pakistan, an out-of-sorts Australia will be tested at venues that are likely to favour spin

Pakistan v Australia 2012

Wade concerns force batting re-think

Aug 27, 2012: Matthew Wade's place in the Australian batting order against Pakistan may hinge on the outcome of the coin toss as concerns mount over his workload in the Sharjah heat