Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith steady Australia in third Test against Pakistan
by Australian Associated Press from World news | The Guardian on (#5XBWK)
- Pair's 138-run stand takes visitors to 232-5 at stumps on day one
- Smith (59) still waiting for first Test ton since January 2021
Usman Khawaja has said it is funny that people are talking about Steve Smith's Test century drought given the former skipper is still consistently producing big scores. Smith cut a frustrated figure after being dismissed for 59 on day one of the third Test against Pakistan in Lahore.
The 32-year-old combined with Khawaja (91) for a crucial 138-run stand to help settle the ship after Australia had crashed to 8-2.
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