Pakistan's bid was spoiled by 'farcical' circumstances, but the Australians were rescued from a nerve-wracking test

Pakistan tortured Australia for 162 overs, but the late first Test's day two declaration was ruined by terrible light and funny circumstances.

In Rawalpindi, the hosts scored 4-476 and declared late on Saturday, aiming to enable youthful pacers Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah at least 10 overs to get into the Australian order.

Due to poor lighting, spinner Sajid Khan was forced to start the bowling.

Then, ....