Mitchell Starc is battling tightness in his left hamstring and is set to be managed through the remainder of the second Test against Pakistan, while fellow quick Peter Siddle will be held over as back-up for Starc in the upcoming T20 series. Starc was assessed on Wednesday evening by team medical officials, who are confident the left-arm paceman will be able to play out the series-deciding Test in Abu Dhabi. Australia are set to play three T20s against Pakistan after the Tests, and the decision to hold Siddle back suggests Starc is no certainty to play in the white-ball fixtures. Australia's home summer schedule includes Tests against India and Sri Lanka and white-ball games against both India and South Africa. Coach Justin Langer hinted that Starc's workload would be managed after the first Test in Dubai.

Source: Daily Mail October 17, 2018 17:37 UTC