<p>Australia have named an unchanged Playing XI for the final Test match against Pakistan at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) as they prepare for David Warner’s farewell. The contest, set to start on Wednesday (Jan 3), will see Australia led by skipper Pat Cummins try to inflict a whitewash over the visitors. Having won the Perth Test by 360 runs, the Baggy Greens followed it up with a 79-run win in the Boxing Day Test and lead the three-match series 2-0.</p>

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<h2><strong>The Aussies search for whitewash</strong></h2>

<p>Australia have won all their SCG fixtures, their very first match every new year, since 2012. They will look to continue the tradition as they take on a Pakistan side that is already struggling with injuries. A win for them at the SCG will see them register their first whitewash in a decade having last beaten England 5-0 in the 2013-14 Ashes. While it was anticipated that one of Cummins, Josh Hazlewood or Mitchell Starc could be rested, Australia have opted to go with the reliable trio after an extra day’s rest in Melbourne.</p>

<p>The fixture will have bitter-sweet memories for the Aussies as they wave goodbye to Warner who has had an illustrious career with the national team in the Test format. Having announced his retirement from the red-ball format for the national side, Warner’s inclusion in the side was inevitable for the SCG Test. He had a superb start to the three-match series, having scored 164 at the Perth Stadium leading the hosts to a massive win.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The left-hand batter will go down as one of the greats of the game having amassed 8695 runs in Test format from 111 matches. In his illustrious career, he has scored 26 Test hundreds, eighth-highest for the Aussies in the format.</p>

<h2><strong>Australia XI for New Year's Test</strong></h2>

<p>David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (captain), Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc</p>


Australia have named an unchanged Playing XI for the final Test match against Pakistan at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) as they prepare for David Warner’s farewell.

Australia have named an unchanged Playing XI for the final Test match against Pakistan at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) as they prepare for David Warner’s farewell. The contest, set to start on Wednesday (Jan 3), will see Australia led by skipper Pat Cummins try to inflict a whitewash over the visitors. Having won the Perth Test by 360 runs, the Baggy Greens followed it up with a 79-run win in the Boxing Day Test and lead the three-match series 2-0. Pat Cummins named an unchanged side for the Pink Test, as the Aussies look to whitewash Pakistan in David Warner's farewell | @LouisDBCameron #AUSvPAK https://t.co/Z55Shq07q0 — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 2, 2024 × The Aussies search for whitewash Australia have won all their SCG fixtures, their very first match every new year, since 2012. They will look to continue the tradition as they take on a Pakistan side that is already struggling with injuries. A win for them at the SCG will see them register their first whitewash in a decade having last beaten England 5-0 in the 2013-14 Ashes. While it was anticipated that one of Cummins, Josh Hazlewood or Mitchell Starc could be rested, Australia have opted to go with the reliable trio after an extra day’s rest in Melbourne. The fixture will have bitter-sweet memories for the Aussies as they wave goodbye to Warner who has had an illustrious career with the national team in the Test format. Having announced his retirement from the red-ball format for the national side, Warner’s inclusion in the side was inevitable for the SCG Test. He had a superb start to the three-match series, having scored 164 at the Perth Stadium leading the hosts to a massive win. ALSO READ | SA v IND: His thirst for success drives his consistency - Allan Donald on what makes Kagiso Rabada special The left-hand batter will go down as one of the greats of the game having amassed 8695 runs in Test format from 111 matches. In his illustrious career, he has scored 26 Test hundreds, eighth-highest for the Aussies in the format. Australia XI for New Year's Test David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (captain), Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc

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<p>Australia Test skipper Pat Cummins on Sunday revealed the playing XI for the upcoming first Ashes Test, beginning Wednesday at the Gabba.</p>

<p>Travis Head will bat at number five while Mitchell Starc has also found a place in the bowling attack.</p>

<p>On the other hand, England skipper Joe Root opted to not disclose the playing XI three days ahead of the game.</p>

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<p>"We've got all the options on the table but we're not going to name a team just yet. We'll have to see the forecast and how that pitch changes over the next couple of days," cricket.com.au quoted Root as saying.</p>

<p>"But it's a great place to play spin. It's something we'll weigh up and consider, but we're not in a position to make that call right now," he added.</p>

<p>Earlier, Tim Paine had stepped down as the Australia captain after a sexting scandal and Cummins was appointed as the new leader. Steve Smith will don the hat of vice-captain.</p>

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<p>Australia XI: Marcus Harris, David Warner, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Mitch Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood.&nbsp;</p>


Australia Test skipper Pat Cummins on Sunday revealed the playing XI for the upcoming first Ashes Test, beginning Wednesday at the Gabba. Travis Head will bat at number five while Mitchell Starc has also found a place in the bowling attack.

Australia Test skipper Pat Cummins on Sunday revealed the playing XI for the upcoming first Ashes Test, beginning Wednesday at the Gabba. Travis Head will bat at number five while Mitchell Starc has also found a place in the bowling attack. On the other hand, England skipper Joe Root opted to not disclose the playing XI three days ahead of the game. ALSO READ: Ashes: England wary of David Warner's quality and record at home, says James Anderson "We've got all the options on the table but we're not going to name a team just yet. We'll have to see the forecast and how that pitch changes over the next couple of days," cricket.com.au quoted Root as saying. "But it's a great place to play spin. It's something we'll weigh up and consider, but we're not in a position to make that call right now," he added. Earlier, Tim Paine had stepped down as the Australia captain after a sexting scandal and Cummins was appointed as the new leader. Steve Smith will don the hat of vice-captain. ALSO READ: Michael Vaughan to not play a part in BBC's Ashes 2021 coverage amid racism allegations Australia XI: Marcus Harris, David Warner, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Mitch Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood.

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