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Pakistan tour of Australia 1999

Michael Slater rips Pakistan apart with fluent 169 at Brisbane in 1999

On November 7, 1999, Michael Slater bludgeoned Pakistan by racing to his 13th Test hundred at Brisbane, thereby steering Australia to a 10-wicket win. The bowlers he thwacked featured Wasim Akram, Shoaib Akhtar and Mushtaq Ahmed, all rendering futile against his slashing blade. Karthik Parimal revisits the Test that showcased Slater at the peak of his powers.

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Australia vs Pakistan 1999: When Justin Langer and Adam Gilchrist scripted The Great Escape at Hobart

When Justin Langer and Adam Gilchrist joined hands in an epic final day’s battle against Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, Shoaib Akhtar and Saqlain Mushtaq to chase down 369 in the fourth innings.

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