Australia Announce Test Team For Pak Tour

By Web Desk — Cricket Australia (CA) has announced the full-strength squad for their first tour of Pakistan in 24 years, with Ashton Agar the only addition from the extended group of players that won the Ashes.

Following a change of schedule agreed to by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) due to logistical challenges, the CA announced the team following the endorsement of its Executive Board.

Pat Cummins will lead the squad while Steve Smith will be the vice-captain. Mitch Marsh, Josh Inglis, and Mitchell Swepson have all been named in an 18-man squad for the historic three-Test tour of Pakistan.

According to the Australian website Cricket.com.au, while the squads for the limited-overs matches that will follow the Tests have not been announced yet, the fact that no Test players have pulled out is a vote of confidence in the tour.

Before the tour was approved, the security experts hired by the Australian board conducted thorough security assessments.