Australia have announced a 13-member squad for their three-Test home series against New Zealand, beginning with the day/night Test in Perth.
Much of the same side that defeated Pakistan 2-0 has been retained. “We are backing the current batting line-up to continue their form across the next three Tests,” head selector Trevor Hohns said on Tuesday.
The only exclusion is opener Cameron Bancroft, who did not feature in the playing XI for either game against Pakistan. He will continue to be the standby batsman for the Perth pink-ball game.
James Pattinson, who faced a one-Test suspension in the Pakistan series, has been recalled as the reserve pacer alongside Michael Neser. Although a part of the squad, Neser will be released to play for Queensland in the Sheffield Shield.
SQUAD: Tim Paine (c, wk), David Warner, Joe Burns, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Michael Neser, James Pattinson, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc and Matthew Wade.
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