The Pakistan men\u2019s team led by newly appointed Test captain Shah Masood played a four-day warm-up match against Australia PM\u2019s XI in Canberra which was a part of Pakistan\u2019s preparation ahead of their three-match Test series against Australia, slated from December 14 to January 7, 2024.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Canberra is too early. OK, the captain got 200 ... they got some runs, so there's a bit of confidence. (But) new management, new captain. It will take time, especially at the first Test match in Perth. We know the pitch is very bouncy, a different pitch altogether from Canberra. It'll be a big Test for this team,\" Akram was quoted by Perth Now.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Pakistan piled up runs in the practice match in Canberra last week, with captain Shah Masood displaying a fine batting performance scoring an impressive 201* in the first innings, prompting the team to declare at 391 runs with 9 wickets down.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In response, PM's XI displayed a strong batting performance, accumulating 367 runs with 4 wickets lost, resulting in a drawn match.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Akram also pointed out that history is not on Pakistan's side as haven't produced favorable results Down Under in the past two decades, having failed to register a single victory in Tests. They last claimed a victory on the Australian soil in 1995.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Australia is a difficult country, the last time Pakistan won here was 1995 (in) a Test series. It's kind of a blessing in disguise, a tough start for a new captain. But if they do well here and compete against the mighty Australians, that will give them a lot of confidence,\" said Akram.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Pakistan will lock horns with Pat Cummins-led Australia for the first Test match on December 14 in Perth.<\/p>\r\n\r\n", "image": "https:\/\/img.cricketnmore.com\/uploads\/2023\/12\/the-pitch-is-very-bouncy-wasim-akram-warns-pakistan-against-perth-pitch-ahead-of-first-test-vs-australia.jpg", "alt_img": "'The pitch is very bouncy...', Wasim Akram warns Pakistan against Perth pitch ahead of first Test vs", "alt_title": "'I developed a dependence on cocaine', Wasim Akram makes a shocking revelation", "image1": null, "video": null, "seo_title": "'The Pitch Is Very Bouncy...', Wasim Akram Warns Pakistan Against Perth Pitch Ahead Of First Test Vs Australia On Cricketnmore", "seo_desc": "'The Pitch Is Very Bouncy...', Wasim Akram Warns Pakistan Against Perth Pitch Ahead Of First Test Vs Australia, Wasim Akram: Ahead of the first Test match against Australia, former Pakistan bowler Wasim Akram advised the men-in-green to be.", "seo_keywords": "Wasim Akram, New Delhi, Down Under, The Pakistan, Shah Masood, Australia PM, Perth Now, Pat Cummins", "tag": "", "tagging": "Wasim Akram, New Delhi, Down Under, The Pakistan, Shah Masood, Australia PM, Perth Now, Pat Cummins", "status": "1", "img_rpt": "0", "google": "1", "standout": "0", "edapps": "0", "pulse": "0", "no_index": "0", "feed": "0", "fixture": null, "slug": "the-pitch-is-very-bouncy-wasim-akram-warns-pakistan-against-perth-pitch-ahead-of-first-test-vs-australia", "user_id": "0", "read_count": "0", "ians_date": null, "ians_time": null, "server_time": null, "trash": "0", "view_count": "997", "page_break": "0", "instant_articles": "1", "auto_link": "1", "created": "2023-12-11 15:48:04", "updated": "2023-12-11 15:48:04", "img_from": "Image Source: IANS", "img_source": null, "schedule_publish": null, "news_keywords": "Wasim Akram, New Delhi, Down Under, The Pakistan, Shah Masood, Australia PM, Perth Now, Pat Cummins", "livescore_text": null, "livescore_link": null, "btn_text": null, "resend_feed": "1", "google_feed": "1", "read_more": "0", "posted_by": "23", "jio_date": "2023-12-11 15:48:04", "scheduled": "0", "news_now": "1", "breaking_news": "1", "google_date": null, "featured": "0", "pred_match_id": null, "article_content_type": null, "link": "https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/cricket-news\/the-pitch-is-very-bouncy-wasim-akram-warns-pakistan-against-perth-pitch-ahead-of-first-test-vs-australia-133874" }