Australia all-rounder Mitchell Marsh‘s pleasure was minimize brief after he overstepped a supply on Day 1 of the continuing third Test in opposition to Pakistan on the Sydney Cricket Ground. Marsh compelled an inside edge from Pakistan captain Shan Masood and the catch was taken at second slip by Steve Smith. This sparked joyous celebrations from Marsh and the Australian gamers, just for the umpire to sign to a no-ball. Marsh appeared upset as he had a wry smile on his face. However, the all-rounder had the final giggle as he bought the higher of Masood 10 balls later.

Masood bought a thick edge and Smith accomplished a simple catch as soon as once more. The video has now gone viral on social media.

Mitch Marsh bought the wicket of Shan Masood – however it was a no ball!

However, 10 balls later, he bought him once more! #AUSvPAK pic.twitter.com/bJxYikSIIc

— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 3, 2024

Earlier, Pakistan captain Masood received the toss and selected to bat beneath sunny skies within the third Test in opposition to Australia on the Sydney Cricket Ground on Wednesday.

It would be the 112th Test match on the venerable SCG and in addition the 112th and ultimate Test for Australia opening batsman David Warner.

However, Australia made early inroads as Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood dismissed Abdullah Shafique and debutant Saim Ayub inside the primary two overs. Both did not open their account.

Pakistan lurched to 4 for 2 and for a time consolidating with Babar Azam taking part in three superb cowl drives to the ropes earlier than he was out on first-hour drinks for 26.

Cummins appealed vociferously for lbw however was turned down by the umpire, solely to hunt a evaluate and get the decision he sought, leaving the vacationers tottering at 39 for 3.

Saud Shakeel copped a nasty blow on the collarbone from a Cummins lifter and within the Australian skipper’s subsequent over he prodded a catch behind to Carey for 5, leaving his aspect additional within the mire at 47 for 4.

Pakistan are at present 9 wickets down, however crossed the 250 run mark within the ultimate session, following half-centuries from Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Ali Agha.

Australia clinched the three-match collection with a tense 79-run win within the second Test in Melbourne over Christmas.

(With AFP Inputs)