Australia’s cricket Test selectors are deliberating on including the fiery Western Australia fast bowler, Lance Morris, as they gear up for the up-coming three-match Test series against Pakistan.
Starc is dealing with what sources refer to as a “niggle” injury, but it is anticipated that this won’t hinder him from commencing the Test summer.
The impending farewell Test series for David Warner is set to be officially confirmed on Sunday when the 14-player squad will be unveiled.
Mitchell Marsh is anticipated to retain the all-rounder position, edging out Cameron Green. The only alteration from Australia’s last Test at the Oval in July will be the return of the spinner, Nathan Lyon, who will replace Todd Murphy.
With a minimum seven-day break before the Boxing Day Test, selectors express confidence in Starc’s fitness for the second Test in Melbourne.
Pakistan squad for 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 and Shaheen Shah Afridi.
Australia 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)
