The Aussie opener silenced critics and went on a record-breaking spree, delighting a packed MCG with a double hundred against South Africa in the second Test of three-match series.
Josh Hazlewood is scheduled to miss another Test as he recovers from a side strain. Scott Boland, the hero of last year's Ashes, has retained his place in the eleven, with the local star expecting to continue his outstanding form.
Babar Azam and Saud Shakeel were putting together a fine partnership for Pakistan when Rehan turned the advantage firmly in England's way with the wickets of Azam (54), Mohammad Rizwan (7) and Shakeel (53) in a six-over stretch
Australia have maintained their unbeaten Test status at home this summer and closed in on booking a spot at next year's World Test Championship final with a decisive six-wicket victory over a disappointing South Africa in the first Test in Brisbane on Sunday
Speaking ahead of the upcoming Test series against South Africa, Cummins claimed that Australia has moved on from the 2018 Newlands ball-tampering scandal.
Australia are currently at the top of the standings. They are in a good position to reach the finals but there are at least four other teams in contention.
Australia have named Michael Neser as Hazlewood's replacement for the second test against the West Indies. The replacement is the second for the Aussies after Scott Boland was roped in for injured Pat Cummins.