The expected fightback was simply not allowed to happen, Pakistan aware that a full ball would zip through with swing and seam but a short one would lose pace and effectiveness.

BBC: Pakistan dominate as Australia collapse at Headingley

The most interesting aspect of this series is how two seam attacks line up against each other that are full of promise but raw in the extreme.

WSJ: India's Cricket Team Visits Australia

Australia's opening bowlers Lee and Stuart Clark were full of confidence in the opening exchanges, hitting a fine length and generating pace and movement off the seam as they probed outside off stump.

BBC: Kumble bows out with Delhi draw