FILE PHOTO: Cricket - Australia Nets - Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - September 2, 2019 Australia's James Pattinson during nets Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australia paceman James Pattinson is targeting back-to-back tests in the upcoming series against Pakistan and New Zealand as he savours a rare run of fitness heading into the home summer.
The 29-year-old's successful return during the Ashes in England was a feel-good story for Australian cricket and a triumph of perseverance for an outstanding bowler restricted to six tests in the past five years.
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