The Australian captain, Tim Paine, has announced the team for tomorrow's first Test against Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Australian squad for the Qantas Tour of the UAE:

Tim Paine (c), Mitch Marsh (vc), Ashton Agar, Aaron Finch, Brendan Doggett, Travis Head, Jon Holland, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Shaun Marsh, Michael Neser, Matthew Renshaw, Peter Siddle and Mitchell Starc.

Paine spoke to the media ahead of today's final training session.

Tim Paine audio

Qantas Tour of the UAE:

First Test - October 7 (10:00am local time)

Pakistan v Australia

Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

Second Test - October 16 (10:00am local time)

Pakistan v Australia

Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi

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