Marsh has been declared fit for the two-Test series, but James Faulkner will remain on standby.
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Mitch Marsh has been declared fit for selection for Wednesday’s first Test against Pakistan but Australia say it will keep James Faulkner on standby.
Marsh, who strained a hamstring in late September, looked fit against Pakistan A when bowling seven overs in Sharjah.
The 22-year-old scored a duck and 35 in the match and the West Australian could make his test debut in Dubai on Wednesday.
Left-arm quick Faulkner was kept on standby as cover for Marsh for the four-day game.
Faulkner also played in the tour match, claiming 0 for 57 from eight overs in Pakistan A’s first innings, before making a duck with the bat.
Marsh’s performance with the bat and ball have the all-rounder in the frame to play on Wednesday, however Faulkner will be staying on during the two-Test series on standby.
AUSTRALIA SQUAD:
Michael Clarke (C), Alex Doolan, James Faulkner, Brad Haddin, Ben Hilfenhaus, Phillip Hughes, Mitchell Johnson, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Steve O’Keefe, Chris Rogers, Peter Siddle, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, David Warner.
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