Specialist right-arm fast bowler Peter Matthew Siddle of Australia has said that Pakistan's Test squad is better equipped than ever to handle the tour of Australia ahead of their three-match series down under this summer.
According to Cricbuzz, Siddle has called the home series against Pakistan in December a 'big challenge'. With Pakistan going top of the world rankings following the 2-2 draw against England, Siddle believes that they are better equipped to improve their record in a county where they have won only four Test matches.
"They've actually got some fast bowlers that will be able to make it work on the wickets out here, and put us under a bit of pressure, so that's a big challenge for us," Siddle told cricket.com.au.
"I think people probably didn't think that much about Pakistan coming out here this summer, but you look at their performances in England on wickets, not quite the same as here, but similar, and they've played well," Siddle said of the 2-2 drawn series that culminated in Pakistan rising to No.1 in the world.
"So with South Africa for three Tests, and Pakistan for three Tests, it's a big summer for us and one where we have to play some good cricket to get back that number one mantle."
Australia's three-Test series against Pakistan begins on December 15 in Brisbane, and is followed by the traditional MCG Boxing Day and SCG New Year's (January 3) clashes.
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