From the Aussie press

News, comments and features from the Australian press during Pakistan's tour down under.

Sydney Morning Herald

Ducks in a row: Pakistan declares open season

“The Australian top order became an abject procession. If distinctions can be made between ducks, Hughes, replacing the injured Simon Katich, made a bad one: dropped first ball, slogged inelegantly at another, then wafted a catch to slip. Ponting half-pulled, half-hooked, half-fended at his first ball, which was half a shot too many to play properly, and he was again caught in the deep.”

http://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/ducks-in-a-row-pakistan-declares-open-season-20100103-lnbu.html

Waugh to be honoured at SCG

“The induction will take place at tea on day two of the second Test between Australia and Pakistan at Sydney Cricket Ground.”

http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-sport/waugh-to-be-honoured-at-scg-20100103-lne4.html

Perth Now

Asif makes grand return to SCG

“Mohammad Asif recalls making a "bad debut'' at the Sydney Cricket Ground in January 2005, taking 0-72 off 16 overs as Adam Gilchrist clubbed a quick 113. “

http://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/asif-makes-grand-return-to-scg/story-e6frg1wu-1225815733390

Daily Telegraph

Ricky Ponting tosses us into the fire

“It wasn't even a toss-up - the general consensus was that Australian captain Ricky Ponting should have given his bowlers first crack on an SCG green top yesterday when he won the toss.”

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/philip-hughes-and-ricky-ponting-out-for-nought-as-australia-struggle-against-pakistan-at-scg/story-e6frexni-1225815681698

Just how old is Aamer

“The Pakistan team would have you believe he is 17. Aamer quietly toes the party line. But Geoff Lawson remains dubious.”

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/just-how-old-is-aamer/story-e6frexni-1225815510340