The all-rounder last played a Test match against Bangladesh in 2017 at Chattogram, the same year where he got his only Test century against India in Ranchi.
Karachi [Pakistan], March 11 (ANI): Australia captain Pat Cummins announced the playing XI for the second Test, and also confirmed that leg-spinner Mitchell Swepson will make his long-awaited Test debut against Pakistan on Saturday.
Karachi [Pakistan], February 8 (ANI): Former Australia skipper Allan Border feels the Pakistan series is the opportunity for the visiting side to "make a name" for themselves.
Adelaide [Australia], December 15 (ANI): England pacer James Anderson on Wednesday said that it is not a given that the pink-ball is going to swing around in Australia.
Brisbane [Australia], December 12 (ANI): Australian pacer Jhye Richardson is set to play the second Ashes Test in Adelaide after pacer Josh Hazlewood flew home on Sunday.
Brisbane [Australia], December 5 (ANI): Former England skipper Michael Vaughan feels fast bowler Pat Cummins will be able to lead Australia in the longest format despite the pacer's workload.
Melbourne [Australia], November 25 (ANI): Veteran Australian spinner Nathan Lyon feels batter Steven Smith and pacer Pat Cummins are the two "best" candidates for the leadership roles in the squad.
Hobart [Australia], November 19 (ANI): Tim Paine, who stepped down on Friday as Australia Test captain, said it was an "incredibly" difficult decision but the right one for him and his family.