UPDATE 1-Cricket-Australia's Warner closes on century after Naseem reprieve

David Warner was one run short of his first century since returning from his ball-tampering ban as Australia reached 195 without loss at tea on the second day of the opening test on Friday, coming within 45 runs of Pakistan's first innings tally.

The 33-year-old opener benefited from a reprieve on 56 when he was caught behind off the bowling of Naseem Shah only for the 16-year-old to have his maiden test wicket taken away from him after TV pictures showed he had overstepped the mark. Warner strutted back to the crease and set about the Pakistan bowling again, brushing aside the memories of his disappointing Ashes series to finish on 99 not out after turning down the chance of a risky second run off the last ball of the session.

His opening partner Joe Burns also had a point to prove after being dropped for the Ashes series and he did it in the best way possible with an unbeaten 88 on his home ground. Pakistan, who made 240 on day one at the Gabba, may have been ruing the decision to leave out experienced seamer Mohammad Abbas for the opening Test in the two-match series and pick two teenagers and 32-year-old Imran Khan.

Naseem (0-47) showed why he had been awarded his first test cap at such a tender age as he bowled consistently above 140 kilometers per hour (87 mph), while 19-year-old Shaheen Afridi (0-29) also generated good pace. The Pakistan attack, however, rarely looked like taking wickets and, the Naseem no-ball aside, a direct hit from Yasir Shah fielding in the deep that almost ran out Warner on 93 was the most concerning moment for the Australians.

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