Currently, the third and final Test match is being played between Australia and Pakistan at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney. Both the teams have performed well in the match so far. By the end of the third day’s play, Pakistan had lost 7 wickets for just 68 runs in its second innings.

Earlier, in reply to Pakistan’s 313 runs, Australia scored 299 runs in its first innings. For Pakistan, Aamer Jamal took 6 wickets for 69 runs in 21.4 overs. Amer has been praised a lot on social media for his brilliant performance.

Apart from this, former Australian spinner Brad Hogg has reacted regarding the Cape Town pitch. He said that the pitch rating should be decided on the basis of the reputation that the pitch is known for. If it is different from its nature and characteristics then it should get a lower rating. Cricket needs different surfaces for different challenges.

At the same time, Sri Lanka Cricket Board has appointed different captains for all three formats. Dhananjay de Silva will lead the team in the Test. While Kusal Mendins will captain in ODI and Wanindu Hasaranga in T-20.

Apart from this, former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif is spending quality time with his family in Goa these days. He has also shared some pictures. Legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar shared a video on the occasion of National Bird Day and said that it is a pleasant experience to hear about birds and animals, from the people who live close to them and who have dedicated their lives to studying them. Is!

Spending time with my World ❤️ #Goa pic.twitter.com/3KXWAWVPH9

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) January 5, 2024

Absolutely shocked to learn of the passing away of my senior at our club Dadar Union. Avinash Karnik was as hard as they come as cricketers and set the perfect example for us to follow. Thanks for everything Avi… RIP.

— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) January 5, 2024

Good to be back in Cape Town, looking forward to another exciting season with @MICapeTown

— Sam Curran (@CurranSM) January 5, 2024

OMRW
21.4 2 69 6
Brilliant bowling figures A.Jamal Congratulations for 2nd 5fer on a debut series…Good work👍🏻 All the best #PAKvsAUS

— Kamran Akmal (@KamiAkmal23) January 5, 2024

Rockstar performance by @iaamirjamal in this test series pic.twitter.com/Fbe8KvrVLW

— Shadab Khan (@76Shadabkhan) January 5, 2024

Went to sleep with Pakistan dominant and woke up to this…what a test and tour for Aamir Jamal,loving his work!#AUSvPAK

— Mickey Arthur (@Mickeyarthurcr1) January 5, 2024

One extreme should never be used to justify another extreme.

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) January 5, 2024

Congratulations Wanindu, DDS & Mendis❤️👏
May you lead SL cricket🏏 to new heights of glory🏏#SriLankaCricket pic.twitter.com/NDai64b693

— Lasith Malinga (@malinga_ninety9) January 5, 2024

India has a beautiful and diverse wildlife. To hear about birds and animals, from people living close to them and having dedicated their lives to studying them, is a treat!

Birdman Sumedh Waghmare embodies the line “Meri aawaz hi pehchan hai”. #NationalBirdDay pic.twitter.com/UNBem24KbB

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) January 5, 2024

Saim Ayub will be a superstar.. #AUSvsPAK .. Gone early on this one ..

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) January 5, 2024

An absolute Jaffa!

— Shikha Pandey (@shikhashauny) January 5, 2024

The Indian team has always played like thorough professionals abroad, never complaining about the conditions. They just understand the meaning of TEST in test cricket! #SAvsIND #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/h2Frudo5rR

— Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha) January 5, 2024

Pitch ratings should be decided on the venues reputation over a period of time for what it is known for. If it deviates from its known nature and characteristics it should receive a lower rating. Cricket needs varied surfaces to cricket different challenges. #INDvSA

— Brad Hogg (@Brad_Hogg) January 5, 2024