In what is firming as a tradition, former Australian prime minister Bob Hawke has once again skolled a beer at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Hawke was picked out by the cameras on day two of the second Test between Australia and Pakistan - and to the delight of the crowd, the 87-year-old pulled out his party trick, downing a frothie with aplomb.

Channel 9 had repeatedly broadcast Hawke in the stands with a beer in hand, clinking glasses with 60 Minutes journalist Charles Wooley.

Hawke was then shown on the SCG's big screen fulfilling expectations, to the cheers of an adoring crowd.