Australia Test Squad for Pakistan 1st Test Announced, Inducts Uncapped Pacer Into Team

Australia has named their squad for the 1st Test against Pakistan. There are no surprises in the team as Australia has retained almost all the players from the Ashes 2023 series. There is only one new face in the squad.

Uncapped pacer Lance Morris has been given an opportunity for the opening game. He was also expected to be part of The Ashes 2023 but had to skip the series due to a back stress injury.

Lance Morris is a right-arm pacer. He gave a stunning show in the six games for his domestic team Western Australia during the Sheffield Shield. He has grabbed 11 wickets at an average of 25.54.

Also Read: “Pretty Outrageous For The Guys That Had To Stay Behind” – Mitchell Marsh Criticises India-Australia T20I Series Schedule

Australia Announce Squad For First Test Against Pakistan

Pat Cummins will lead the side in the series against Pakistan. Below is Australia’s full squad against Pakistan.

Pat Cummins (C), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Lance Morris, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, David Warner

Notably, the series is going to be the farewell Test series for David Warner. The left-handed batsman has expressed his desire to retire after the Ashes 2023 series. Nathan Lyon, who was out of action after the 2nd Test of Ashes 2023 due to an elbow injury, has returned to the squad.

Also Read: Watch: Pakistan Players Forced To Load Luggage In Truck Themselves After Landing In Australia

Australia vs Pakistan 1st Test Begins On December 14 In Perth

Pakistan’s tour of Australia 2023 will witness 3 Tests. The opening match commences on December 14 at Perth Stadium. Pakistan has already named their squad for the series. Pakistan’s new skipper Shan Masood is set to lead Pakistan in the series. Pakistan’s team has already reached Australia to start preparation for the tour.

The Australia vs Pakistan Test series is going to Test the latter’s stronghold in the ICC World Test Championship points table. With 2 wins in 2 games, Pakistan has the most points in the WTC points table. They have a win percentage of 100 and take the top spot in the points table. On the other hand, Australia takes the 4th spot with a win percentage of 30 after Ashes 2023.