Australia announces full-strength Test squad for 3-match series vs Pakistan

The Australian cricket team who are set to tour Pakistan for 3 Tests, 3 ODIs, and a single T20 have announced their 18-member strong Test squad on Tuesday.

Aussies will play in the Asian nation after 24 years of gap under the leadership of Pat Cummins who last helped his side register a thumping 4-0 win against England at home.

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While Ashton Agar has been recalled, all players from the Ashes-winning squad have found their place in the Pakistan Test series. Josh Hazelwood who missed some of the Ashes matches due to an injury has also been named for the Tour which begins on 4th March in Rawalpindi.

Pakistan has had difficulty in hosting foreign sides after the 2009 terrorists attack on the Sri Lankan Test cricket team.

Meanwhile, Andrew McDonald has been named as the interim coach for the Australian side after Justin Langer stepped down from the position.