The highly anticipated Test series between Pakistan and Australia in the UAE will begin next month and Aussie pace spearhead Mitchell Starc said that he will let his ball do the talking against the charges of sledging by Pakistan skipper Sarfraz Ahmed. 

"If you play against Australia you have to play a good series," the gloveman said. "Lots of sledging as well. "(Mitchell) Starc might do something like that, so I think this will be a good series. I don't like sledging though."

Starc, on the other hand, said that he was surprised by the comments of the Pakistan skipper. "I did read that actually – raised an eyebrow to it. "I don't think I've ever said anything to him on a cricket field. Bowled him once or twice, but haven't said anything to him."

"It's going to be a good series. I'm sure there's going to be a bit of feeling in it – there's obviously great competition between both sides. It was a quality series last time they were out here and we haven't been to the UAE for a few years. 

"I don't think I'll be one to say too much out there – it's going to be quite warm and quite flat, so hopefully I'll let the ball do the talking."

Australia Test squad: Tim Paine (c), Ashton Agar, Brendan Doggett, Aaron Finch, Travis Head, Jon Holland, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitch Marsh, Shaun Marsh, Michael Neser, Matthew Renshaw, Peter Siddle, Mitchell Starc

Tour schedule

Sep 29 - Oct 2: Tour match v Pak A, Dubai

Oct 7-11: First Test, Dubai

Oct 16-20: Second Test, Abu Dhabi