Australia skipper Pat Cummins on Tuesday announced an unchanged playing XI for the third Test and final match of the series against Pakistan at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), beginning on Wednesday.
Melbourne's hometown star Scott Boland remains on the sidelines as Australia on Monday named an unchanged playing XI for the Boxing Day Test against Pakistan.
Shan Masood's first Test outing as a skipper has seen a plethora of changes in the squad with all-rounder Aamir Jamal and right-arm pacer Khurram Shahzad bound to make their Test debut.
Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola apologised to England mid-fielder Kalvin Phillips for the lack of game time and not picking him in the playing XI as he "struggles to see him" in his team.
Renowned commentator Harsha Bhogle feels that New Zealand missing out on a fifth bowler in their playing XI could hinder them in the World Cup semi-final clash against India at Wankhede.
Explosive batter Suryakuamr Yadav is likely to feature in India's playing XI against New Zealand in the ongoing World Cup on Sunday, according to sources.
Indian cricketer Manoj Tiwari revealed his preference for Mohammad Shami over all-rounder Shardul Thakur in playing XI against Bangladesh in the ongoing World Cup.