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THE TIMES OF INDIA | Dec 14, 2023, 08:42:37 IST
Australia skipper Pat Cummins received the toss and opted to bat first within the series-opening Take a look at in opposition to Pakistan.
The Australians are coming off a victory within the Cricket World Cup in India final month and the World Take a look at Championship ultimate earlier within the yr.
The one change to Australia’s XI from its earlier Take a look at match was the return of veteran offspinner Nathan Lyon, who was injured within the Ashes collection in England however is again and aiming to surpass 500 profession Take a look at wickets.
Pakistan chosen an inexperienced bowling assault with Aamer Jamal and Khurram Shahzad every given a Take a look at debut to help frontline paceman Shaheen Shah Afridi.
Shan Masood’s Pakistan bowling assault accommodates 4 seamers and a spinner on a pitch at Perth Stadium that provides bounce and carry.
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