Australia confirms playing XI for second Pakistan Test in Karachi

Australia have announced their playing XI for the second Test in Karachi, starting from March 12.

Skipper Pat Cummins confirmed in a pre-match virtual presser that leg-spinner Mitchell Swepson will make his debut, seamer Josh Hazlewood misses out.

CONFIRMED: Leg-spinner Mitchell Swepson to make his debut in Karachi Test 🇦🇺

He replaces Josh Hazlewood#PAKvAUS pic.twitter.com/FdZqnbpDHw

— Cricket Pakistan (@cricketpakcompk) March 11, 2022

The tourists played only one spinner Nathan Lyon in the Drawn Rawalpindi Test but they are expecting plenty of turn at the National Stadium and has opted to go with Swepson.

Cummins is excited to see Swepson earn a debut.

"He's pumped and to be honest, we're all pumped for Swepo," Cummins said.

"It's been a long time running drinks over the last couple of years, but he is absolutely ready.

"He has been a huge part of the squad, even though he hasn't been playing. So we're really excited to see him get a chance."

Australia XI: David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins (c), Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Swepson