Rain stops play in Australia v Pakistan 2nd Test

Rain stopped play on the opening day of the second Test between Australia and Pakistan at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Tuesday.

The hosts were 114-2 when they were forced from the field mid-way through the second session, with a severe weather warning issued by the Bureau of Meteorology.

Marnus Labuschagne was unbeaten on 14 and Steve Smith was not out on two.

Pakistan won the toss and opted to bowl, removing David Warner (38) and Usman Khawaja (42).

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