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AUSvPAK: Morris released from squad as Australia name trim squad for Boxing Day Test

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AUSvPAK: Morris Released From Squad As Australia Name Trim Squad For Boxing Day Test

By IANS News December 18, 2023 • 09:52 AM View: 599

ICC World Test Championship: Australia have announced their 13-player squad for the upcoming Boxing Day Test against Pakistan in Melbourne with uncapped pacer Lance Morris dropping out to return to home for domestic T20 duties.

The Boxing Test is scheduled to take place from December 26 to 30 at Melbourne Cricket Ground.

The reigning ICC World Test Championship winners opted to trim their playing group from 14 to 13 for the iconic MCG Test match with Morris's omission the only change in the squad.

TAGS Boxing Day Test Lance Morris The Boxing Test Melbourne Cricket Ground ICC World Test Championship MCG Test Selectors George Bailey Mitchell Starc Josh Hazlewood Pat Cummins Scott Boland Cameron Green Marnus Labuschagne Alex Carey

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