In Pictures: Pakistan v Australia One Day International

Pakistani cricket captain Misbah ul-Haq (C) tosses a coin next to Australian captain Michael Clarke before the start the first One Day International cricket match between Pakistan and Australia at the Sharjah cricket stadium on August 28, 2012. Pakistan captain Misbah-ul Haq won the toss and opted to bat against Australia in the first of three limited overs internationals at Sharjah Stadium. AFP PHOTO / Aamir QURESHI *** Local Caption *** 324901-01-08.jpg

Pakistani batsman Saeed Ajmal is bowled out by James Pattinson at Sharjah. Aamir Qureshi/AFP

Mitchell Starc celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Pakistani batsman Umar Akmal. Aamir Qureshi/AFP

Pakistani wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal and skipper Misbah ul-Haq make a successful LBW appeal against Australia's Michael Hussey at Sharjah. Aamir Qureshi/AFP

Pakistani spinner Shahid Afridi sends down a delivery. Aamir Qureshi/AFP

Daniel Christian celebrates as Australia claim victory over Pakistan in the first ODI at Sharjah. Aamir Qureshi/AFP

Pakistan's Saeed Ajmal celebrates taking the wicket of Australia's Glenn Maxwell. Hassan Ammar/AP

Pakistan’s Shahid Afridi, walks off the field of play after losing his wicket to Australia's Mitchell Starc. Hassan Ammar/AFP

Nasir Jamshed ( left ) and Muhammad Hafeez ( right ) look for a run. Pawan Singh / The National

The crowd celebrate a six at Sharjah. Pawan Singh / The National

Nasir Jamshed of Pakistan plays a shot. Pawan Singh / The National

Supporters selling Pakistani flags outside Sharjah cricket stadium. Pawan Singh / The National