Daily Round-up | 30 Dec: David Warner returns

New Zealand created history as they grabbed the top spot in Tests after defeating Pakistan by 101 runs at the Bay Oval. On the other side of the Tasman sea, David Warner has returned to the Australian side against India. Here’s a look at the major developments in the cricketing world. 

New Zealand attain top spot

New Zealand have become the number one Test team after beating Pakistan by 101 runs at Bay Oval. Chasing 373, Pakistan were bundled out for 271. The visitors were left struggling at 75/4 when Fawad Alam steadied the ship with Mohammad Rizwan to put a stand of 165 runs for the fifth wicket. 

But their efforts went in vain after Jamieson sent Rizwan back in the hut for 60. Alam though, went on to score a ton but his knock wasn’t enough to see Pakistan over the line. Alam was eventually dismissed by Wagner for 102. 

One of the highlights of the innings was Neil Wagner’s bowling. The left-arm quick continued to bowl despite suffering a fracture. He was struck on the right foot by a yorker from Shaheen Afridi earlier in the match. 

David Warner returns

Australia opener David Warner has returned to the Australian squad for the remainder of the Test series against Australia. Joe Burns has been dropped. 

The left-handed batsman was ruled out of the first two Tests due to injury. There have been few more changes in the Australian line-up. Will Pucovski and Sean Abbott have also been included in the squad. 

The four-match series between the two sides is level at 1-1 for now. 

Ajinkya Rahane's name gets onto the Melbourne Cricket Ground honours board 

India’s stand-in skipper Ajinkya Rahane's name has been engraved on the MCG honour’s board. Rahane played a crucial knock of 112 runs in the first innings of the second Test against Australia in Melbourne. 

India eventually went on to win the Test by 8 wickets and level the series. 

This is the second time when Rahane’s name has been engraved on the MCG honours board. The first instance came in 2014 when he struck 147 against Australia. 

T Natarajan likely to replace Umesh Yadav

India, fast bowler Umesh Yadav has been ruled out of the third Test against Australia after sustaining a calf injury during the second match. The pacer limped off the field after getting injured. 

According to some reports, left-arm pacer T Natarajan who made his India debut in the limited-overs format earlier on the Australian tour might get the Test cap too in the third match in Sydney.  

Hobart Hurricanes win nail-biter

Hobart Hurricanes got a win in a nail-biter against Brisbane Heat after beating them by just 1 run. Chasing 151, Brisbane were restricted to 149/8 in 20 overs. James Bazley remained unbeaten at 49 but failed to take his team home. 

Earlier, spinner Mujeeb was in a brilliant form with the ball for the Brisbane Heat as he scalped a five-for in four overs after giving away just 15 runs. Hurricanes were bundled out for 150. 

Dawid Malan top-scored with 39 off 32 including a six and 4 fours while Tim David chipped in with a 17-ball 36. 

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