Finch one of five uncapped players named in Australia Test squad

Powerful batsman Aaron Finch, who has enjoyed tremendous white-ball form over the past six months, is included as well as Travis Head, Michael Neser and Marnus Labuschange

^{Aaron Finch is in the Australia Test squad}

Australia have named five uncapped players in their squad for the upcoming Test series against Pakistan.

Powerful batsman Aaron Finch, who has enjoyed tremendous white-ball form over the past six months, is included as well as Travis Head, Michael Neser and Marnus Labuschange.

"Aaron is in sensational form and this is the right time to give him a chance to play Test cricket," chairman of selectors Trevor Hohns said in a statement.

"He has performed well in the Sheffield Shield in recent seasons and brings added experience and leadership to this group."

^{Australia have also called up Brendan Doggett}

Brendan Doggett, the seamer who only made his first-class debut in October, is also selected for the two-match meeting in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

"Brendan is an exciting prospect, a fast bowler with raw pace and wicket-taking ability," Hohns said.

"He provides an additional option to Mitchell Starc if extra pace is called for and this is an ideal opportunity to get him involved in a national set-up."

There are call-ups for Peter Siddle, following an excellent spell in county cricket with Essex, and spinners Jon Holland and Ashton Agar.

Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft remain suspended.

AUSTRALIA SQUAD

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