From the Aussie press

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

Fox Sports

Hook, line and Punter

“Pakistan quick Mohammad Aamer has turned up the heat on Ricky Ponting by saying he doesn't fear the Australia captain, and that his signature pull shot is his Achilles heel.”

http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,2657878223212,00.html?from=ireckon_rss

Herald Sun

Kamran Akmal: I won't budge for Sarfraz Ahmed

“Pakistan's cricket soap opera became high farce yesterday as wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal refused to bow to a demand from team hierarchy to sack himself.”

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/cricket/kamran-akmal-i-wont-budge-for-sarfraz-ahmed/story-fn4p8efj-1225818594185

The Age

Punter bets on stitch in time to end baggy blues

“Ponting overcame the fear he might not get the cap - the one soaked in the blood, sweat and beers of 117 previous Tests - back in time for Thursday's Test in Hobart and handed it over to its maker, Albion...”

http://www.theage.com.au/sport/cricket/punter-bets-on-stitch-in-time-to-end-baggy-blues-20100111-m2n4.html

Katich cleared to play in Hobart

“Australian opening batsman Simon Katich has been cleared to play in the third and final Test against Pakistan starting Thursday at Bellerive Oval.”

http://www.theage.com.au/sport/cricket/katich-cleared-to-play-in-hobart-20100112-m3zp.html

Kamran asked to fall on sword

“Pakistan management have told embattled vice-captain Kamran Akmal to fall on his sword to avert selection chaos ahead of Thursday's start to the third Test.”

http://news.theage.com.au/breaking-news-sport/kamran-asked-to-fall-on-sword-20100112-m41e.html

Pakistan says reserve keeper to play

“He (Sarfraz) will be playing, definitely.”

http://news.theage.com.au/breaking-news-sport/pakistan-says-reserve-keeper-to-play-20100112-m4gb.html

Watson dreams of a Test allrounder

“Nothing could convince Shane Watson to end his dream of being a Test allrounder when he lurched from disheartening injury to another.”

http://news.theage.com.au/breaking-news-sport/watson-dreams-of-a-test-allrounder-20100112-m4nr.html

Johnson ready to peak as a Test quick

“Spearhead Mitchell Johnson has finally embraced his role as Australia's "leader of the attack" and now expects to hit his peak as a Test paceman.”

http://news.theage.com.au/breaking-news-sport/johnson-ready-to-peak-as-a-test-quick-20100112-m4m7.html

The Australian

SCG victory reminds Justin Langer of Hobart miracle

“Justin Langer believes Australia's spectacular second Test victory in Sydney last week will give this developing team the same immense self belief he and his teammates felt when they claimed an astonishing win against Pakistan a decade ago.”

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/sport/scg-victory-reminds-justin-langer-of-hobart-miracle/story-e6frg7rx-1225817884738