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Australian test team Squad against South Africa


Sydney, Monday, October 17, 2011

Young fast bowler Patrick Cummins has been selected in the Australian test squad against South Africa. 18 year-old Patrick has played only three first class matches from New South Wales side in which he achieved nine wickets.

Selection Committee Chairman Andrew Hilditch said, at the age of just 18 Patrick has demonstrated his ability in international level.


Australia to play two tests in South Africa that will begin first test in Cape Town on November 9 and the second test will be played from November 17 in Johannesburg.

Test Squad: Michael Clarke (c), Michael Beer, Ricky Ponting, Trent Copeland, Shane Watson (vc), Brad Haddin, Patrick Cummins, Shaun Marsh, Mike Hussey, Mitchell Johnson, Ryan Harris, Phil Hughes, Nathan Lyon, Usman Khawaja and Peter Siddle.
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