Australia Name 13-Player Squad For Boxing Day Test Against Pakistan

18.12.2023 - 04:05 sports.ndtv.com

Australia named their 13-player squad for the Boxing Day Test against Pakistan in Melbourne after going one up in the three-match series.

The World Test Championship holders have decided to go against the urge to trifle with their squad that walked away with a thumping 360-run victory in Perth on Sunday.

This time instead of naming a 14-player squad, Australia decided to leave one player behind. Uncapped speedster Lance Morris dropped out of the squad to return to domestic duties.

In his absence, the experienced pace trio of Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and skipper Pat Cummins are likely to lead the attack while Scott Boland's presence could further add another option should Australia decide to tinker their playing XI.

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