Set to retire after the continued third Test in opposition to Pakistan, David Warner walked out to bat on the Sydney Cricket Ground, his dwelling stadium, with a rousing reception from followers. Warner acknowledged the gesture of the followers as he waved his bat in air. The 37-year-old additionally obtained a particular guard of honour from the Pakistan gamers, who congratulated the star batter. However, earlier than making his means into the taking part in area, Warner obtained a heat embrace from his opening companion and childhood good friend, Usman Khawaja.

Warner and Khawaja got here out to bat for only one over because the umpire quickly declared stumps with Australia at 6/0.

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Earlier on Day 1, Pakistan fought again from a difficult place to submit 313 on the again of combating half-centuries from Mohammad Rizwan, Agha Salman and Aamer Jamal.

The guests, reeling at 96/5 after opting to again, counter-attacked to frustrate the Australians on the SCG.

Rizwan hit a quickfire 88 off 103 balls, quantity 9 Jamal a spirited 82 off 97 and Salman 53 off 67 to offer the vacationers some hope after a top-order collapse.

Australia skipper Pat Cummins took 5 for 61 for his third successive five-wicket haul within the sequence.

In a day that started in elation for Australia led to frustration as Pakistan’s tail wagged furiously to rescue their aspect after a horrible begin.

Rizwan and Salman triggered the comeback with a spirited 94-run stand to defy the Australia assault.

Rizwan, who had been dropped for the primary Test, blasted two sixes and 10 fours off 103 balls earlier than he fell to a legside lure set by Cummins.

He top-edged a pull shot for Josh Hazlewood to take the catch at positive leg after posting the best particular person rating by a Pakistan batsman of the sequence.

Salman took up the cudgels with a half-century earlier than he was caught by Travis Head off Mitchell Starc.

Jamal saved the fightback going as he registered his highest Test rating earlier than he fell to Nathan Lyon.

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

(With AFP Inputs)