Asif and Aamer leave Australia struggling

Jul 13, 2010

Ricky Ponting handed first Test caps to Steven Smith and Tim Paine before the start of play•Getty Images

Mohammad Aamer got Pakistan off to flying good start by removing Shane Watson for 4•AFP

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Aamer celebrates taking the prize scalp of the Australian captain•Getty Images

All the while Simon Katich progressed quietly, notching up a half-century for the ninth Test in a row•Getty Images

Marcus North was bowled for a duck to a ball that nipped back at him as Asif turned the tide •Getty Images

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Shahid Afridi won the toss on a cloudy day at Lord's and had no hesitation in sticking Australia in•Associated Press

Shane Watson watched the ball bobble backwards of his arm and dislodge the bail•Associated Press

There were a few words exchanged between the Pakistan fielders and Ponting•Associated Press

There was a clash of elbows between Ponting and Aamer as the bowler celebrated•AFP

Clarke used his feet well against the spinners as Australia took control•Getty Images

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Michael Hussey held firm while wickets tumbled around him and has the job of lifting Australia to 250 on day two•Getty Images

Aamer was unlucky to have a big shout against Simon Katich turned down moments later•Getty Images

Umar Amin took a brilliant catch at short leg to remove Ponting early after the lunch break•Getty Images

Michael Clarke was quickly into his stride as Australia counter-attacked •Getty Images

On the stroke of tea Mohammad Asif trapped Michael Clarke in front for 47 to break the partnership and revive Pakistan's fortunes•Getty Images

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