AUS vs PAK 1st Test Results

9:04 AM IST Right then, that is it from this 'West Test' where Australia takes a dominating win and leads 1-0 in the series while Pakistan will need to go back in the drawing board and come up with different tactics for the next Test. Next up is the 'Boxing Day Test' at the MCG. That will begin on 26th December, Tuesday, at 5 am IST (11.30 pm GMT, Previous Day), but as you know, you can always join us early for all the build-up to the match. Until then, cheers and goodbye!

9:01 AM IST Pat Cummins, the victorious skipper of Australia says it is a great start to the summer and he is happy with the result. He also says that the built-up of the team was very chill and relaxing, and for that these results are popping off. He also praised the way David Warner played his innings, continuing that it was important as he helped his team to build up the game and form a lead for his team. He also says that Marsh is everyone's favorite and everybody likes the way he played his part. About Lyon's 500 wickets, he is happy for him too, as he made a comeback from his calf injury. He also noted they are going home for the 'Boxing Day' spending time with their families and returning to their training just after that span of holidays.

9:00 AM IST Shan Masood, the captain of Pakistan, expresses that they could have scored more swiftly, and 60-70 runs could have made a difference in perhaps maintaining a more substantial lead. Drawing inspiration from the Australian attack, discipline is a key takeaway. Adds that they claimed 15 wickets but need to improve in that area to bowl their opposition out in both innings.. Managing two debutants in a four-seam attack is never easy. He applauds Aamer Jamal and Khurram Shahzad for their impressive debuts and concludes by acknowledging Australia with a promise to come back stronger in the next match.

8:58 AM IST Mitchell Marsh is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his brilliant all-round show. He says it was amazing as it was his first Test match in 6 years and at his home ground as well. He acknowledges the crowd for the extraordinary support. He also says that when he got into batting, the wicket was tricky and they wanted the lead of 400 which they got. Tells that he enjoys batting more but is happy to chip in with the ball whenever needed. Says it was a great feeling to take out Babar Azam.

8:55 AM IST Nathan Lyon, the Man of the Moment is up for a quick chat. He feels a great sense of accomplishment in reaching 500 Test wickets. He says that he is glad that it was three reds and getting 500 wickets is really special. Adds that they know how well the three quicks are for them but credits Mitchell Marsh and Usman Khawaja for their batting on challenging conditions. Mentions that he loves playing cricket and contributing for the team and he is proud of the national side and their achievements. He jokes about playing till 50 and says that he is only 36 and there is a long time still to go. Says that his family is here and he will celebrate this with them and it is even more special as David Warner also got his hundred as well.

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