Australia announce taking part in XI for 2nd Test vs Pakistan: Mitchell Swepson to debut in Karachi
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Australia captain Pat Cummins has confirmed leg-spinner Mitchell Swepson will make his debut within the second Test in opposition to Pakistan.
Australia’s Mitchell Swepson confirmed for Test debut; Josh Hazlewood misses out (Twitter Photo)
HIGHLIGHTSAustralia introduced their taking part in XI for 2nd Test vs PakistanMitchell Swepson will debut in second Test in opposition to Pakistan Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood is the unfortunate participant to overlook out
Captain Pat Cummins introduced Australia’s taking part in XI for the second Test in Karachi on Friday and confirmed leg-spinner Mitchell Swepson’s debut in opposition to Pakistan. Swepson has been included to companion skilled spinner Nathan Lyon on a pitch that’s anticipated to take loads of flip.
Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood is the unfortunate participant to overlook out, however Cummins is worked up to see Swepson earn a debut.
“He’s pumped and to be honest, we’re all pumped for Swepo,” Cummins mentioned.
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“It’s been a long time running drinks over the last couple of years, but he is absolutely ready.
“He has been an enormous a part of the squad, despite the fact that he hasn’t been taking part in. So we’re actually excited to see him get an opportunity.”
Earlier, the primary Test between Australia and Pakistan, who met for the primary time in 24 years on Pakistan strong, led to a boring draw.
Pakistan made 476/4 declared of their first innings earlier than bowling out Australia for 459 on the ultimate day. In response, Pakistan posted 252/0 as each openers Abdullah Shafique and Imam-ul-Haq hit 100 every.
The bowlers toiled onerous on the Rawalpindi pitch with Australia’s omnipotent assault, managing simply 4 wickets regardless of bowling at Pakistan for shut to three days.
Australia XI: David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins (c), Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Swepson
