Finch and Head are yet to represent Australia in the longest format of the game. Langer, though, feels the two are ready for the challenge. “There was never any doubt over those two for me, I thought they were certainties to play,” Langer said after Australia’s tour match against Pakistan A ended in a draw.

“We’ve seen in the history of Australian cricket a lot of people take their opportunities through injury. I thought Marnus fielded brilliantly but was really good with the bat yesterday, bowled a few overs. He’s certainly put a strong case forward for selection as well,” said Langer.

“I think Matthew Renshaw will be physically fine – the one thing he’s got is he hasn’t played much cricket. He went on the Australia A trip, he got a hamstring strain … he hasn’t spent much time in the middle. That’s going to be the issue for him.

“It’s going to be an instinct call. We’ve got to weigh up what he’s done in the past. He’s obviously a very good young player. We’ve got to work out whether he’s spent enough time out in the middle to be ready for a Test match.”