Another trial by spin for Aussies

Dubai – Australian captain Tim Paine said yesterday his team will need to show more patience in their twomatch Test series against Pakistan to better a terrible record against Asian sides.

Australia again will face a trial by spin. They have won only one of 17 Tests in Asia since 2007 as they struggled against spin in India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

They lost 2-0 to Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as leg-spinner Yasir Shah and left-armer Zulfiqar Babar shared 26 wickets between them in two Tests.

Australia take on Pakistan’s second string in a four-day match in Dubai from today. –