Australia legspinner Mitchell Swepson will make his Test debut in the second match against Pakistan in Karachi, captain Pat Cummins said on Friday.
Fast bowler Josh Hazlewood will sit out with 28-year-old Swepson joining Nathan Lyon in Australia’s two-man spin attack at Karachi’s National Stadium on Saturday.
“He’s spent a lot of time running drinks over the last couple of years. He’s absolutely ready,” Cummins told a news conference.
“He’s 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. The wicket here looks a little bit drier. Historically, it’s bit friendlier for the spinners.
“We think particularly a wristspinner of Swepo’s quality gives us a balance, give us the best opportunity to take 20 wickets,” he added.
