Melbourne tests

Boxing Day Ashes Test: Fast bowler Scott Boland has been released by the Australian Test squad for the ongoing series against Pakistan to play for his Big Bash League (BBL) side Melbourne Stars on Saturday, when they play against the Sydney Sixers at the MCG.

Boland was unavailable for Melbourne Stars as he was on standby as the first bowling reserve for the second Test.

The right-arm pacer didn't feature in any of the three Tests against Pakistan as Australia relied on the tried and tested pace trio of Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood that helped in sealing the series with victories in both Perth and Melbourne Tests and eyeing a series whitewash.