Karachi, First Published Mar 11, 2022, 5:45 PM IST
The first match of the three-Test series between Pakistan and Australia ended in a draw. The Rawalpindi pitch was bad. The Rawalpindi pitch did not co-operate with both fast bowling and spin bowling. So there was a lot of criticism on that pitch. Match referee Ranjan Madugalle reported that the pitch was below average.
Karachi Test:
So the Pakistan Cricket Board and the ground staff are forced to prepare the ground for tomorrow’s 2nd Test in Karachi.
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Wrist Spinner Mitchell Swepson Introduction:
The Australian squad for the 2nd Test has been announced. Only one change has been made to the Australian squad. Fast bowler Josh Hazlewood, who played in the first Test, has been dropped and replaced by debutant spinner Mitchell Swepson.
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28-year-old wrist spinner Mitchell Swepson will play for Australia for the first time in an international Test match. Mitchell Swepson will be the 2nd spinner to join senior spinner Nathan Lyon.
Australian XI:
David Warner, Usman Kawaja, Marnus Lapushen, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (wicket-keeper), Pat Cummins (captain), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lion, Mitchell Swepson.
Last Updated Mar 11, 2022, 5:45 PM IST