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Misbah has 'no explanation' for Pakistan implosion

Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq struggled to explain how his side ended up losing by an innings in a Test which they had begun by declaring on 443

30-Dec-2016•Osman Samiuddin at the MCG

'Phenomenal the way we turned things around' - Smith

Steven Smith has come out in praise of his team, particularly Nathan Lyon and Mitchell Starc, who pulled off an unlikely victory on the final day at the MCG

30-Dec-2016•Brydon Coverdale at the MCG

Misbah 'thinking about' retirement; undecided about Sydney Test

Misbah-ul-Haq has raised the possibility that he may leave international cricket, even as soon as before the third and final Test of Pakistan's series against Australia

30-Dec-2016•Osman Samiuddin at the MCG

Starc and Lyon snatch unlikely win

No fewer than 141 overs were lost to rain but Australia, led by their captain Steven Smith, secured a dramatic Test and series victory with the last hour to spare at the MCG

30-Dec-2016•The Report by Daniel Brettig at the MCG

Lyon hasn't bowled 'at his best' - Smith

Australia's captain Steven Smith has declined to name Nathan Lyon a certain starter for the Sydney Test, declaring that Australia needed greater consistency from the offspinner

29-Dec-2016•Brydon Coverdale at the MCG

Smith hits ton, Australia take lead, rain comes down

Peter Handscomb scored his third score of fifty-plus in as many Tests, before Steven Smith hit a hundred to help Australia take the lead against Pakistan on day four

29-Dec-2016•The Report by Daniel Brettig at the MCG

Mark Nicholas taken back to hospital

The commentator was taken back to hospital shortly after resuming broadcasting duties on day three

28-Dec-2016•Daniel Brettig in Melbourne

Warner and Khawaja lead strong Australia reply

Pakistan made 9 for 443, on the back of Azhar Ali's unbeaten 205, but Australia finished day three only 165 runs behind

28-Dec-2016•The Report by Daniel Brettig in Melbourne

Rain upsets Pakistan's hard-earned momentum

Pakistan endured a day of frustration at the MCG, as light but persistent rain twice prevented them from pressing on with the game just when they seemed perfectly placed to do so

27-Dec-2016•Osman Samiuddin at the MCG

Rain spoils contest after Azhar ton

A century from Azhar Ali and staunch support by Asad Shafiq frustrated Australia's bowlers on a rain-interrupted day two in Melbourne

27-Dec-2016•The Report by Daniel Brettig in Melbourne

Comfortable with Sohail's selection - Arthur

Mickey Arthur, Pakistan's coach, said the team was 'comfortable' with their selection of Sohail Khan

26-Dec-2016•Osman Samiuddin at the MCG

Arthur wants Younis, Misbah to stay

Misbah-ul-Haq and Younis Khan have earned the right to decide when to leave the game, according to Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur

26-Dec-2016•Osman Samiuddin at the MCG

Australia claw ahead with regular blows

A fine delivery from Jackson Bird and a better catch by Nic Maddinson at short leg put Australia in control of Pakistan's first innings before rain arrived at the MCG

25-Dec-2016•The Report by Daniel Brettig in Melbourne

Australia look to quell the fuss after Gabba

Even though much of the attention from the Gabba Test was on Australia's struggles in the face of a defiant Pakistan chase, Steven Smith was pleased that his side managed to seal the match, claiming their fifth win across two formats

25-Dec-2016•Melinda Farrell in Melbourne

Pakistan need more than a moral victory

Boxing Day returns Australian cricket to more traditional territory after two pink-ball matches in a row, with Pakistan needing to win to stay in the series

25-Dec-2016•The Preview by Daniel Brettig

Starc excited for maiden Boxing Day Test

The Australian spearhead looks forward to playing in his first Boxing Day Test, having missed all opportunities since his debut back in December 2011

23-Dec-2016•Brydon Coverdale

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