Australia v Pakistan, 1st Test, Melbourne, 2nd day
Australia tighten control
Michael Hussey was in good touch, as Australia looked to build the advantage•Getty Images
The pair added 91 for the fourth wicket, before Hussey was trapped in front by Saeed Ajmal for 82•Getty Images
Pakistan were dealt an early blow when Mitchell Johnson trapped Imran Farhat•Getty Images
Australia's Prime Minister Kevin Rudd provided his insights on the proceedings•Getty Images
He was supported well by nightwatchman Nathan Hauritz•Getty Images
Hauritz got into attacking mode after lunch•Getty Images
Hauritz continued a successful day, having Faisal Iqbal caught at slip•Getty Images
Mohammad Yousuf looked elegant as Pakistan fought back.•Getty Images
But he fell for 75, prompting a brave declaration by Ricky Ponting with the score on 454 for 5•Getty Images
The going got tough for Pakistan with the ball beginning to move and swing around•Getty Images
But he and Salman Butt fell in the dying stages of the day to leave the hosts in command•Getty Images