![]() ![]() It is Australia's first tour of Pakistan in almost a quarter-century.Ĭricket-mad Pakistan has struggled to entice foreign sides back after home internationals were suspended following a deadly terror attack on the Sri Lanka Test side in 2009. Scott Boland who thrilled fans with a stunning debut at the Melbourne Cricket Ground during that series - including a spell that saw him take six wickets for seven runs - has been retained.īut there will be more backup in the spin department for stalwart Nathan Lyon, who is joined by leg-spinner Swepson and left-hander Agar.īatters Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith are also able to bowl spin, leaving the tourists with plenty of options if the subcontinental wickets start to turn. Bowler Josh Hazelwood will be back in action after missing most of Australia's recent 4-0 demolition of England in the Ashes. Pat Cummins' side - which recently lost coach Justin Langer in acrimonious circumstances - are slated to play a three-Test series in Rawalpindi, Karachi and Lahore from March 4. Australia named a full-strength squad on Tuesday for its first Pakistan tour in 24 years, with spinners Mitchell Swepson and Ashton Agar drafted to back up their formidable pace attack. ![]()
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