Australia’s Playing XI: The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is just a few days away. This Test series will decide the team for the WTC final. After a 3-0 series loss to New Zealand, the Indian team will have to beat Australia 4-0 in this series to make it to the WTC final. This is going to be a very tough task for the Indian team.
Australia Gears Up for High-Stakes Test Series Against India
The Australian team is also putting in significant effort for this series after losing two consecutive series on its home soil. Australia has rested several key batsmen during their matches against Pakistan for this Series.
Australia captain Pat Cummins can take the field with four fast bowlers in the first Test match to be held in Perth.
McSweeney is going to make his debut for Australia in this series. He will open with Usman Khawaja. Marnus Labuschagne will be seen playing at number three, although he is currently struggling with poor form.
Australia has decided to make Steve Smith bat at number four. Steve Smith is Australia’s best batsman in the Test format.
At number five, Travis Head, who has a solid record against India, will take the crease. Mitchell Marsh, who is playing in place of Cameron Green, has been included in the team as an all-rounder. Alex Carey will come to bat at number seven and captain Pat Cummins himself will bat at number eight.
Australia’s Pace Attack Prepares for High-Stakes Border-Gavaskar Trophy
Australia will play this Test match with its three main bowlers Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins. Nathan Lyon, the sole specialist spinner in the squad, will also feature in the match. If Australia manages to win this series, it will directly reach the WTC final.
Australia’s Playing XI for the Perth Test Match
Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitch Marsh, Alex Carey, Nathan Lyon, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc
