AUS vs PAK: Australia have named their Playing XI for the primary Test of the three-match Test collection in opposition to Pakistan. The Aussies named an anticipated XI that may tackle the Men in Green within the opening Test on the Perth Stadium in Perth from December 14 onwards. Notably, they’ve made a shock by reappointing one of many World Cup stars to the vice-captain’s function.Â
Getting rewarded for his good performances in the course of the World Cup, star batter Travis Head has been reappointed Australia’s Test vice-captain. Notably, he will likely be co-deputy to captain Pat Cummins with Steve Smith being the opposite vice-captain.Â
Nathan Lyon has made a return to the crew after he missed out on the final three Tests in opposition to England within the epic Ashes collection earlier this yr. He is available in for Todd Murphy in the one change to the crew that performed the final Test of the Ashes collection.
Notably, Mitchell Marsh has been picked over Cameron Green as the tempo all-rounder for the opening Test. David Warner and Usman Khawaja are set to be the openers whereas the middle-order options the likes of Marnus Labuschagne, Smith, and Head. Alex Carey takes the wicket-keeping gloves from Josh Inglis. The tempo division options the likes of Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, and Josh Hazlewood.Â
Australia taking part in XI in opposition to Pakistan:
David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitch Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins (c), Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood
