Australia: Mitchell Swepson ready for Test debut in Karachi
Queensland wicketkeeper Jimmy Peirson has backed his state teammate Mitchell Swepson to impress should he debut in Australia’s second Test in Karachi.
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Pakistan vs Australia: Steve Smith Trolls Himself In Congratulatory Tweet For Mitchell Swepson
Mitchell Swepson will make his much-awaited Test debut when Australia take on Pakistan in the second Test of the three-match series starting on Saturday at the National Stadium in Karachi. His selection in the playing XI has a special significance as he his call-up comes a week after legendary Australian leg-spinner Shane Warne died in Thailand. Since Pat Cummins announced Australia's playing XI for the Karachi Test, many have taken to social media to congratulate Swepson, among them was Australian superstar Steve Smith.
Australia brace for Karachi challenge after Rawalpindi run-feast
KARACHI, Pakistan : Beginning a tour of the sub-continent with a draw is a result perfectly acceptable to most visiting captains but Australia skipper Pat Cummins knows the task gets significantly tougher for his team in the second test against Pakistan on Saturday.
Pakistan vs Australia: Pat Cummins Announces Australia Playing XI For 2nd Test
Leg-spinner Mitchell Swepson will make his long-awaited Test debut for Australia as the tourists opted for two spinners for the second Test against Pakistan starting on Saturday. After a dreary draw on a flat Rawalpindi pitch in the first Test there is hope that Karachi will live up to its reputation of producing a result through spinners. The 28-year-old Swepson will become the first specialist leg-spinner to play a Test for Australia since Bryce McGain against South Africa in 2009. His inclusion is poignant because it comes a week after legendary Australian leg-spinner Shane Warne died of a suspected heart attack in Thailand.
Australia vs Pakistan: Spinner Mitchell Swepson to make Test debut in Karachi
Mitchell Swepson will make his Test debut in the second match against Pakistan in Karachi, captain Pat Cummins said on Friday. Fast bowler Josh Hazlewood will sit out with 28-year-old Swepson joining Nathan Lyon in Australia's two-man spin attack at Karachi's National Stadium on Saturday. "He's spent a lot of time running drinks over the last couple of years. He's absolutely ready," Cummins told a news conference. "He's been a huge part of the squad even though he hasn't been playing, so we're really excited to see him get a chance."
Cricket-Spinner Swepson to make Australia test debut in Karachi
KARACHI, Pakistan (Reuters) - Australia leg-spinner Mitchell Swepson will make his test debut in the second match against Pakistan in Karachi, captain Pat Cummins said on Friday.
Spinner Swepson to make Australia test debut in Karachi
KARACHI, Pakistan : Australia leg-spinner Mitchell Swepson will make his test debut in the second match against Pakistan in Karachi, captain Pat Cummins said on Friday.
Pakistan vs Australia, 2nd Test: Aussies look to second spinner after Rawalpindi stalemate
The historic occasion -- Australia's first Test in Pakistan since 1998 -- was marred by a pitch described as "dead" by vice-captain Steve Smith as Pakistan piled up 728 runs for the loss of just four wickets, and one of those was a run out. Openers Imam-ul-Haq and Abdullah Shafique both made maiden Test hundreds -- Imam scoring one in each innings -- while senior batsman Azhar Ali also passed three figures during five attritional days. The series now moves to Karachi's National Stadium, a favourite hunting ground for Pakistan, who have won 23 of the 43 Tests they have played there while losing only twice. Australia have never won in Karachi in eight attempts, losing five and drawing three.