David Warner has been handed the possibility of a hoped-for Sydney Cricket Ground farewell after being named in Australia’s squad for the first of three house checks in opposition to Pakistan.
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Australia opener David Warner seems more likely to get the test farewell of his selection after being named in the 14-man squad for the opening conflict in the three-match collection in opposition to Pakistan on Sunday.
Warner mentioned in June that he wished to carry down the curtain on his 12-year profession in the longest format after the third test in opposition to the vacationers in his house metropolis of Sydney early subsequent yr.
His lack of current test runs, a median of lower than 30 with only one century during the last two years, had threatened to stymie his plans however his contribution to Australia’s current World Cup triumph seems to have secured his place in the squad.
The one minor shock in a settled squad was the inclusion of Western Australian bowler Lance Morris, who would provide loads of uncooked tempo if he acquired the nod to make his test debut in acquainted circumstances at Perth Stadium from Dec. 14-18.
Off-spinner Nathan Lyon additionally returned to the squad in place of Todd Murphy after lacking the again finish of final yr’s Ashes collection with a calf harm.
Otherwise, Australia retained the gamers who final yr received the World Test Championship for the first time and retained the Ashes in England.
Chief selector George Bailey mentioned there have been nonetheless alternatives for others to play themselves into rivalry for the checks in opposition to Pakistan in Melbourne and Sydney, in addition to the two-match collection in opposition to West Indies that follows.
“We look forward to seeing the continued strong performances from players who have been performing domestically, many of whom will get a tremendous opportunity in the Prime Minister’s XI fixture against Pakistan later this week,” he mentioned in an announcement. Pakistan, who haven’t received a test match in Australia for almost three a long time, are already in Canberra getting ready for the beginning of the four-day tour match at Manuka Oval on Wednesday.
Australia squad
David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey, Pat Cummins (captain), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood, Scott Boland, Cameron Green, Lance Morris.