James Pattinson’s inclusion to replace the injured Josh Hazlewood is the only change to the XI Australia have made for today’s second Test against New Zealand.
While Pattinson’s replacement of Hazlewood had long been confirmed, it was thought more changes could potentially follow.
The previous inclusion of Peter Siddle to the squad caused much controversy, with the veteran pace bowler looking likely to make a shock return to the international Test scene after an Ashes series many thought would be his last.
More recently, coach Justin Langer claimed he was thinking of using five bowlers as a means to combat the traditionally lifeless MCG pitch, with Michael Neser thought to be in line to grab the fifth spot.
David Warner, Joe Burns, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Matthew Wade, Travis Head, Tim Paine (c, wk), Pat Cummins, James Pattinsonm Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyo
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