Australia captain Pat Cummins had attended a Coldplay concert during his nation's series-deciding third ODI against Pakistan.

Australia's dependable batter, Marnus Labuschagne, recalled his first memory of Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli ahead of the much-anticipated Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT).

Labuschagne, who normally bowls legbreaks, claimed that he can bowl up to 135 kmph, and even has a bouncer up his arsenal.

He added that his teammates Labuschagne and Khawaja in particular were not happy to see him bat in the top order.

Australian cricket team star Marnus Labuschagne left everyone stunned with his unique field setting while leading Queensland in the opening round of Sheffield Shield.

England cricket team star batter Joe Root scripted history by achieving a mammoth feat on Day 2 of the first Test match against Pakistan in Multan on Tuesday.

Australian batter Marnus Labuschagne described wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant as the most "amusing" player in the Indian team, ahead of the upcoming five-match Test series between the fierce rivals.

ENG vs AUS 2nd ODI Highlights: Australia were indebted to Alex Carey as they beat England by 68 runs in the second ODI at Headingley to go 2-0 up,

Travis Head's superb career-best 154 not out saw depleted world champions Australia to a seven-wicket win over England in the first one-day international at Trent Bridge on Thursday.

Smith's individual performance as an opener has also been underwhelming, with just one fifty in eight innings and an average of 28.50, compared to his impressive average of 61.51 at No. 4.