Australia’s opener, David Warner, appears set to have the test farewell he desires, as he secures a spot in the 14-man squad for the series opener against Pakistan on Sunday.
Despite Warner’s recent struggle with test runs, his pivotal role in Australia’s recent World Cup victory seems to have solidified his position.
The squad for the Perth Stadium clash includes a surprise addition in Western Australian bowler Lance Morris, offering raw pace.
Spinner Nathan Lyon makes a return to the squad, replacing Todd Murphy, who missed the latter part of the previous Ashes series due to a calf injury. The rest of the squad remains unchanged from the team that won the World Test Championship and retained the Ashes.
Chief selector George Bailey mentions opportunities for others to contend for the upcoming tests against Pakistan and the series against West Indies.
The Pakistan team is already in Canberra preparing for the tour match.
The Australia XI includes 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, and Lance Morris.
