Australia’s Test selectors are contemplating the addition of Lance Morris, the dynamic fast bowler from Western Australia, as they prepare for the imminent three-match Test series against Pakistan.
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Reports suggest that Mitchell Starc is managing a minor “niggle” injury, but it’s expected that this won’t prevent him from initiating the Test summer.
The final confirmation of the farewell Test series for David Warner is slated for Sunday, coinciding with the announcement of the 14-player squad. It’s projected that Mitchell Marsh will secure the all-rounder spot over Cameron Green.
The lone change from Australia’s last Test at the Oval in July will witness spinner Nathan Lyon’s return, replacing Todd Murphy.
While the 33-year-old Starc is anticipated to kick off the Test summer, concerns loom over his ability to endure the rigorous schedule.
Despite a seven-day respite before the Boxing Day Test, selectors express confidence in Mitchell Starc fitness for the second Test in Melbourne.
The Pakistan squad for the Australia Tests includes notable names such as captain Shan Masood, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Shah Afridi.
The tour schedule features a four-day match against PM’s XI followed by three Tests scheduled in Perth, Melbourne, and Sydney.
Pakistan squad for the Australia Tests
- Shan Masood (captain)
- Aamir Jamal
- Abdullah Shafique
- Abrar Ahmed
- Babar Azam
- Faheem Ashraf
- Hasan Ali
- Imam-ul-Haq
- Khurram Shahzad
- Mir Hamza
- Mohammad Rizwan (wk)
- Mohammad Wasim Jnr
- Noman Ali
- Saim Ayub
- Salman Ali Agha
- Sarfaraz Ahmed (wk)
- Saud Shakeel
- Shaheen Shah Afridi
Australia vs. Pakistan Tour Schedule:
- Four-day match: PM’s XI vs Pakistan – December 6-9: Manuka Oval, Canberra
- 1st Test – Australia vs. Pakistan – December 14-18: Perth Stadium
- 2nd Test – Australia vs. Pakistan – December 26-30: Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
- 3rd Test – Australia vs. Pakistan – January 3-7: Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG)
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