{"id":30789,"date":"2023-12-02T17:26:05","date_gmt":"2023-12-02T17:26:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/lance-morris-in-contention-to-replace-starc-in-opening-test-against-pakistan\/"},"modified":"2023-12-02T17:26:05","modified_gmt":"2023-12-02T17:26:05","slug":"lance-morris-in-contention-to-replace-starc-in-opening-test-against-pakistan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/lance-morris-in-contention-to-replace-starc-in-opening-test-against-pakistan\/","title":{"rendered":"Lance Morris in contention to replace Starc in opening Test against Pakistan"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>Australia&#8217;s cricket Test selectors are deliberating on including the fiery Western Australia fast bowler, Lance Morris, as they gear up for the upcoming three-match Test series against Pakistan.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Starc is dealing with what sources refer to as a &#8220;niggle&#8221; injury, but it is anticipated that this won&#8217;t hinder him from commencing the Test summer.<\/p>\n<p>The impending farewell Test series for David Warner is set to be officially confirmed on Sunday when the 14-player squad will be unveiled.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Mitchell Marsh is anticipated to retain the all-rounder position, edging out Cameron Green. The only alteration from Australia&#8217;s last Test at the Oval in July will be the return of the spinner, Nathan Lyon, who will replace Todd Murphy.<\/p>\n<p>While the 33-year-old is expected to initiate the Test summer, concerns arise regarding his ability to sustain through the demanding schedule.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>With a minimum seven-day break before the Boxing Day Test, selectors express confidence in Starc&#8217;s fitness for the second Test in Melbourne.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pakistan squad for Australia Tests: <\/strong>Shan Masood (captain), Aamir Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali, Imam-ul-Haq, Khurram Shahzad, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Noman Ali, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Sarfaraz Ahmed (wk), Saud Shakeel and Shaheen Shah Afridi.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Australia tour schedule:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Four-day match: PM\u2019s XI vs Pakistan \u2013 December 6-9: Manuka Oval, Canberra<\/li>\n<li>1st Test \u2013 Australia vs Pakistan \u2013 December 14-18: Perth Stadium<\/li>\n<li>2nd Test \u2013 Australia vs Pakistan \u2013 December 26-30: Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)<\/li>\n<li>3rd Test \u2013 Australia vs Pakistan \u2013 January 3-7: Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"sd-bottom-social ss-icon\">\n<p class=\"ss-share-now\"> Share Now <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/cricketpakistan.com.pk\/en\/news\/detail\/mitchell-starcs-injury-could-unleash-aussie-firebrand\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/p>\n<article><span><i class=\"fab fa-facebook\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/span><\/article>\n<p><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https:\/\/cricketpakistan.com.pk\/en\/news\/detail\/mitchell-starcs-injury-could-unleash-aussie-firebrand\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/p>\n<article class=\"d-flex align-items-center justify-content-between\">\n<span class=\"w-100\"><\/p>\n<p><br \/>\n<\/span><br \/>\n<\/article>\n<p><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#\"><\/p>\n<article><span><i class=\"fab fa-instagram\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/span><\/article>\n<p><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?text=https:\/\/cricketpakistan.com.pk\/en\/news\/detail\/mitchell-starcs-injury-could-unleash-aussie-firebrand\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/p>\n<article><span><i class=\"fab fa-whatsapp\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/span><\/article>\n<p><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><script>(function(d, s, id) {\n        var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];\n        if (d.getElementById(id)) return;\n        js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id;\n        js.src=\"https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v2.12&appId=340509153097398&autoLogAppEvents=1\";\n        fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);\n    }(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk')); <\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Australia&#8217;s cricket Test selectors are deliberating on including the fiery Western Australia fast bowler, Lance Morris, as they gear up for the upcoming three-match Test series against Pakistan.\u00a0 Starc is dealing with what sources refer to as a &#8220;niggle&#8221; injury, but it is anticipated that this won&#8217;t hinder him from commencing the Test summer. 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