Former Australian player Justin Langer has said that the wicket for the third Ashes test at the WACA ground will be similar to the bouncy Gabba track, on which Mitchell Johnson took nine wickets in the home side's 381-run win over England.
According to News.com.au, Langer said that the WACA in Perth is back to its fast, bouncy best and that will suit Australia.
The second Test from December 5 in Adelaide on a drop-in pitch is expected to offer less pace and bounce, the report said.
Johnson had match figures of 9-82 in the 2010 Ashes Test at the WACA, taking man-of-the match honours in Australia's only win of the 3-1 series loss, the report added.
Langer, who played 105 tests, was also pleased Australia would maintain its hard-edged, on-field banter despite Jonathan Trott returning home for a stress-related illness, the report further said.
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