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Kane Williamson overtook the ICC Test player of the decade Steve Smith and ICC player of the decade Virat Kohli to become the Number 1 batsman in the latest ICC Test ranking.
New Zealand team topped the ICC rankings defeating Pakistan in the first test.
Australia regular opener David Warner has been included in an 18-man squad for the test starting at the Sydney Cricket Ground from Jan. 7 as he recovers from a groin injury.
Umesh Yadav is out of the squad due to injury. Yadav's absence from the 3rd Test has opened the door for the recent white-ball series hero T Natarajan.
Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif aimed a dig at ICC over the non-inclusion of any Pakistan player in the T20I Team of the Decade.
Imam-ul-Haq ruled out of the second Test against New Zealand after sustaining a thumb injury while practising in nets.
Justin Langer said David Warner batted in the nets at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Wednesday, and looked in good touch but showed discomfort while running.
Australia's star opening batsman, David Warner, who missed the opening Test because of a groin injury, will not feature in the second fixture as well.
Shadab Khan has been ruled out of the 1st Test against New Zealand, starting December 26 in Mount Maunganui amid thigh injury.
Waqar Younis will rejoin the Pakistan team in time for the series against South Africa, which starts from Jan. 26 when Karachi hosts the first test.