Australia unchanged for Melbourne Test

Australia have named an unchanged 12-man squad for the second Test against Pakistan, beginning on Boxing Day. The playing XI was not finalised, but in Australia are likley to stick with the same combination after steam-rolling Pakistan by a massive margin.

Australia had little problem in crushing Pakistan by 491 runs in the first Test at Perth and Michael Kasprowicz justified his inclusion with a fantastic performance in the first innings. Brett Lee will mostly be the drinks carrier in the second game as well.

The squad is scheduled to travel from Perth to Melbourne on December 21. Australia will be in line for their 300th Test victory in a Boxing Day Test match and considering Pakistan's spineless batting display at Perth, they should have lots to cheer after Christmas.