Australia vs Pakistan, 1st Test at Melbourne, Dec 26 2009 - Match News
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1st Test, Melbourne, December 26 - 30, 2009, Pakistan tour of Australia
Day 5
Johnson a first-rate first-change
30-Dec-2009•Brydon Coverdale
Turning point for Nathan Hauritz
30-Dec-2009•Brydon Coverdale at the MCG
Mitchell Johnson's over "killed" us - Mohammad Yousuf
30-Dec-2009•Osman Samiuddin at the MCG
Stunted development, but hope floats
30-Dec-2009•Osman Samiuddin at the MCG
Record-breaking Ponting hails 'outstanding' win
30-Dec-2009•Brydon Coverdale at the MCG
Hauritz five seals Australian victory
30-Dec-2009•The Bulletin by Alex Brown
Day 4
Mohammad Aamer goes from strength to strength
29-Dec-2009•Osman Samiuddin at the MCG
Relieved Watson aware of tipping point
29-Dec-2009•Brydon Coverdale at the MCG
Bolly's musical numbers
29-Dec-2009•Osman Samiuddin and Brydon Coverdale at the MCG
The rewards of resilience
29-Dec-2009•Brydon Coverdale at the MCG
Stubborn Pakistan hold out for final day
29-Dec-2009•The Bulletin by Alex Brown
Day 3
An old warrior reignites the spark
28-Dec-2009•Osman Samiuddin in Melbourne
Pakistan send out SOS for Younis Khan
28-Dec-2009•Osman Samiuddin at the MCG
Australia back Shane Watson to break century jinx
28-Dec-2009•Brydon Coverdale at the MCG
Pakistan hopes rest on young shoulders
28-Dec-2009•Osman Samiuddin at the MCG
Left-arm combination a find for Australia
28-Dec-2009•Brydon Coverdale at the MCG
The day of the nightwatchmen
28-Dec-2009•Osman Samiuddin at the MCG
Shane Watson restores Australian dominance
28-Dec-2009•The Bulletin by Alex Brown
Day 2
Intikhab rues wasted opportunity on good batting pitch
27-Dec-2009•Osman Samiuddin at the MCG
After fun runs, Hauritz hopes for wickets
27-Dec-2009•Brydon Coverdale at the MCG
Pakistan need to overcome fear
27-Dec-2009•Osman Samiuddin at the MCG
Ponting declares change in policy
27-Dec-2009•Brydon Coverdale at the MCG
A boundary drought, and Kevin Rudd's desperate plea
27-Dec-2009•Osman Samiuddin and Brydon Coverdale
On song Australia back up their leader
27-Dec-2009•The Bulletin by Alex Brown
Day 1
'Feel like I was playing in Faisalabad' - Mohammad Asif
26-Dec-2009•Osman Samiuddin at the MCG
Getting hundreds is all mental
26-Dec-2009•Brydon Coverdale at the MCG
Catching up...and down
26-Dec-2009•Osman Samiuddin at the MCG
On-cue Watson delivers another dramatic exit
26-Dec-2009•Brydon Coverdale at the MCG
A summer of nervous nineties
26-Dec-2009•Osman Samiuddin and Brydon Coverdale at the MCG
Australia shine despite Watson, Katich near misses
25-Dec-2009•The Bulletin by Alex Brown
Others
Tim Nielsen lauds fearless Nathan Hauritz
31-Dec-2009•Alex Brown
Warne's advice was helpful - Nathan Hauritz
31-Dec-2009•Brydon Coverdale at the MCG
Pakistan tempted to play Saeed Ajmal
25-Dec-2009•Osman Samiuddin at the MCG
Pakistan's best opportunity in years
25-Dec-2009•Osman Samiuddin at the MCG
Steven Smith keen to shine
25-Dec-2009•Osman Samiuddin at the MCG
Ricky Ponting confident of playing on Boxing Day
25-Dec-2009•Osman Samiuddin at the MCG
Battle of the unpredictable begins
25-Dec-2009•The Preview by Brydon Coverdale
Instant answers to T20 questions
Pakistan Innings
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