Australia have introduced their enjoying XI for the upcoming day-night Take a look at in opposition to India on the Adelaide Oval, with a notable change within the bowling lineup. Scott Boland has been introduced in to exchange the injured Josh Hazlewood, who was a key performer within the first Take a look at however is sidelined attributable to a facet pressure.
Scott Boland returns after 18 months
Boland’s inclusion marks his return to Take a look at cricket after an 18-month hiatus, together with his final look being through the Ashes collection. Boland’s expertise will probably be essential as Australia appears to bounce again from their heavy 295-run defeat in Perth, the place Hazlewood took 4 wickets on Day 1 however couldn’t forestall a collapse within the second innings.
Australia captain Pat Cummins expressed enthusiasm about Boland’s return, stating, “It’s fairly superior for somebody like Scotty to return straight in.” This transformation comes as Australia goals to degree the collection after India took a 1-0 lead with their spectacular efficiency within the first Take a look at of the five-match collection.
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Mitch Marsh retains his place
All-rounder Mitch Marsh has been retained regardless of experiencing again stiffness that restricted his bowling capabilities in Perth. The group is seeking to leverage its residence benefit, notably beneath the distinctive circumstances of pink-ball Checks, the place they’ve traditionally carried out nicely.
In the meantime, India are but to announce their squad for the second Take a look at, beginning on Friday (December 6), however they’re prone to see the return of skipper Rohit Sharma, following the beginning of his second youngster, together with top-order batter Shubman Gill, who’s recovering from a thumb harm.
Australia’s enjoying XI for second Take a look at in opposition to India
Pat Cummins (c), Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitch Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland
