PAK vs AUS: Who is Mark Steketee?
Australia have handed a call-up to Queensland pace bowler Mark Steketee for the forthcoming Test series in Pakistan. Steketee has replaced the injured Michael Neser. Also, South Australia pacer Brendan Doggett will be the standby for the three-match Test series. Australia's tour of Pakistan commences on March 4. Here we provide the key details of Steketee.
Mark Steketee's career stats
The 28-year-old Mark Steketee has featured in 51 First-Class matches, claiming 182 scalps. He has an average of 25.67. He has four five-wicket hauls with the best performance of 7/44. He has also played 37 List A games, claiming 54 wickets at 28.35. Steketee has played 61 T20 matches, taking a total of 78 scalps at 24.47. His best performance is 4/33.
Why does this story matter?
Neser had earlier made his long-awaited Test debut this summer. The pacer has been ruled out due to a side strain suffered during Monday's Marsh One-Day Cup match in Brisbane. Western Australia fast bowler Jhye Richardson is not available for the Pakistan series as selectors look to manage his workload. Steketee will again spearhead Queensland's attack in their next Shield clash against Victoria.
Steketee is Brisbane Heat's leading wicket-taker in the BBL
He claimed 12 wickets from eight games at 22.83 in the recently concluded Big Bash League season for Brisbane Heat. Overall, he has taken 78 wickets in BBL from 61 matches. He is the leading wicket-taker for Brisbane Heat in the BBL.
Leading wicket-taker in Sheffield Shield 2021-22
In the 2021-22 Sheffield Shield season, Steketee has claimed the highest number of wickets. He has picked up 29 wickets from five matches at 16.31. He has taken two five-wicket hauls with the best of 7/44.
Pakistan vs Australia: Schedule
Here's the complete schedule: 1st Test, Rawalpindi (March 4-8), 2nd Test, Karachi (March 12-16), 3rd Test, Lahore (March 21-25), 1st ODI, Rawalpindi (March 29), 2nd ODI, Rawalpindi (March 31), 3rd ODI, Rawalpindi (April 2), one-off T20I, Rawalpindi (April 5).
