After retiring as a legendary Pakistan captain, Imran Khan has been a controversial figure in Pakistan politics.
Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese had also pleaded for the swift return of David Warner's Baggy Green.
Mitchell Marsh's joy was cut short after he overstepped a delivery on Day 1 of the ongoing third Test against Pakistan at the Sydney Cricket Ground
David Warner, 37, goes into his final Test having plundered 8,695 runs at an average of 44.58, with 26 centuries and 36 half-centuries.
Former Australia captain Michael Clarke has ridiculed a reported proposal by South Australia to bring the new year's Test to the Adelaide Oval from Sydney, saying it is unthinkable
AUS vs SA, 3rd Test, Day 5 Highlights: Australia remained unsuccessful in bowling out South Africa on the final day, as the match ended in a draw. The hosts clinched the series 2-0.
AUS vs SA, 3rd Test, Day 4 Live Updates: South Africa ended Day 4 of the ongoing third Test against Australia at 149/6 in Sydney. At stumps, Marco Jansen (10*) and Simon Harmer (6*) remained unbeaten at the crease as the visitors trail by326 runs
Australia vs South Africa 3rd Test Day 3 Live: Australia will begin Day 3 of the ongoing third Test against South Africa from 475/4
Australia vs South Africa 3rd Test Day 2 Highlights: Usman Khawaja was stranded on 196 as rain denied him his maiden double ton on Day 2 of the ongoing second Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Thursday
As bad light and rain conspired to prematurely end the first day, Australia were 147 for two with Usman Khawaja, who averages 98 in Sydney Tests, unbeaten on 54 and Steven Smith yet to score