1.5 million people watched the midnight display, its centrepiece hanging from the Sydney Harbour Bridge, a fiery ring of red and gold around a blue circle. Around Sydney Harbour, the most popular points at Blues Point, Circular Quay and Mrs Macquaries Point had reached near capacity unusually early at 7.30pm.
”I thank mighty Allah and my team. The bowlers bowled very well, and Kamran Akmal batted well in the first innings. The way Umar Akmal plays sometimes, I find it difficult to stop him. A very good Test wicket, We are very happy after this win, it’s come after a long time.” Yousuf
“I just enjoy my bowling. It was a sporting pitch, and if you pitch it in the right areas, it works well for you. We have a few days rest, and we hope to win in Napier.” Asif man of the match
“Certain aspects of our play have been very disappointing, we lost the Test because we were bowled out for 99 in the first innings. We’re happy with our bowling, we have been for a long time, hopefully they get a decent rest. Napier is known to be a bowler’s graveyard, so hope the batting comes good there.” Vettori
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