Australia Name Unchanged Playing Xi For Boxing Day Test Against Pakistan

Scott Boland missed out in his home ground as Australia retained the pace trio of captain Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood, who bowled them to a comprehensive victory in the opening test in Perth.

"We're a huge fan of Scotty, I don't think that's a secret," Cummins told reporters on Monday. "It's very rare that you're going to get through seven test matches with the same (fast) bowling line-up. There's always niggles or things that pop up.

"He's ready to go if anything happens, so I'm sure he'll play a part at some point. "The message (to Boland) is always 'We love what you're bringing, unfortunately you miss out on this one but don't change... and stay ready'."