fast bowler Josh Hazlewood 28-year-old will sit outside with Swepson Nathan Lyon In Australia’s two-man spin attack at the National Stadium in Karachi on Saturday.
“He’s spent a lot of time running drinks over the years. He’s all set,” Cummins told a news conference.
“He’s been a big part of the team even when he’s not playing, so we’re really excited to have him.”
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He said, ‘The wicket here looks a bit dry. Historically it has been a bit friendlier to spinners.
“We think a wrist spinner especially of Sweepo quality gives us balance, gives us the best chance of taking 20 wickets.”
Cummins said Swepson, who has played seven Twenty20 Internationals, was able to play the role of senior spin partner Lyon.
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Australia’s first Test in Pakistan in 24 years ended in a run-feast in Rawalpindi earlier this week.
Australia’s top four got scores of over 50 but no one could convert them into centuries, while Pakistan’s scorecard had four hundreds.
Cummins expected his front-line batsman to improve in the second match of the three-Test series.
“We talked about it after the game … If you get yourself in, you have to try and capitalize.”
“They have been working really hard the last few days of training. I think this week it will provide a few more questions and they are out for it. So yeah, full of confidence.”
Its indications were also in the nets where David Warner And Steve Smith He made his shoes rough before facing the bowlers indicating his readiness for the match.
“They were trying to create conditions that they could face on the fourth, fifth day,” Cummins said.
“I hope this wicket breaks a little more.”