Australia retain lineup, Pakistan exchange Sarfaraz with Rizwan

Australia named an unchanged XI for the Boxing Day check towards Pakistan, however the touring facet changed veteran stumper Sarfaraz Ahmed with Mohammad Rizwan for the second match of the three-test collection.

Scott Boland missed out in his house floor as Australia retained the tempo trio of captain Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood, who bowled them to a complete victory within the opening check in Perth.

“We’re a huge fan of Scotty, I don’t think that’s a secret,” Cummins informed reporters on Monday.

“It’s very uncommon that you’ll get by way of seven check matches with the identical (quick) bowling line-up. There’s all the time niggles or issues that pop up.

“He’s able to go if something occurs, so I’m positive he’ll play an element sooner or later.

“The message (to Boland) is always ‘We love what you’re bringing, unfortunately you miss out on this one but don’t change… and stay ready’.”

Pakistan would affirm their enjoying XI solely on the toss on Tuesday however Sarfaraz has been dropped after managing seven runs in Perth.

Skipper Shan Masood mentioned Rizwan, an attacking batter, wanted time to shift to red-ball cricket, which was a key think about enjoying Sarfaraz within the opening check.

“We think Rizwan is ready and we can give Sarfaraz a little bit of a break to recoup and come back,” Masood informed reporters.

“It was more of a tactical decision in terms of the conditions and getting the best out of each player in those conditions.”

Pakistan’s bowling seemed depleted as they search to degree the collection in Melbourne.

Noman Ali has been dominated out of the final two matches having undergone appendicitis surgical procedure, whereas fellow spinner Abrar Ahmed will proceed to take a seat out with a leg damage he suffered throughout a tour sport.

With a recovering Naseem Shah nonetheless not match for motion and Haris Rauf opting out of the collection, the shortage of firepower of their tempo assault has additionally been a significant concern for Pakistan.