Rawalpindi cricket stadium: Cricket News & Match Updates

Pakistan batter Imam-ul-Haq on Thursday dismissed the criticism of the Rawalpindi pitch where the first Test was played, insisting that the hosts were playing to their strengths and that the wicket was the same for both teams.

The lifeless pitch in Rawalpindi became a talking point after only 14 wickets fell across five days in the first Test. While Pakistan managed to take all 10 Australian wickets in the first innings, Australia could pick up only four in total, as the hosts made 476 for four and 252 for no loss before the match ended in a tame draw.   Read More...