Indore Test, AUS Playing XI: The third Test match between India and Australia will be played in Indore from March 1. So far Australia has been seen struggling in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The team has lost both the opening tests. At the same time, selection has become a big headache for the team before the third Test. Australia has suffered many major setbacks before the third match.
these players are out
Before the Indore Test, Australia suffered two major setbacks in the form of opener David Warner and fast bowler Josh Hazlewood. Both the players have been ruled out of the remaining two Test matches. Hazlewood will return to Australia due to his injury, while David Warner has been ruled out of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy due to his elbow and head injury.
At the same time, according to Australian media reports, left-arm spinner Ashton Agar, who is part of the squad, is also all set to return to Australia. Apart from this, Australian captain Pat Cummins has left the cricket tour of India for a brief tour of Sydney due to serious family illness.
The return of these players
On the other hand, all-rounder Cameron Green and fast bowler Mitchell Starc have returned to the team after regaining their full fitness. In such a situation, both the players will prove to be effective for the team in the next Test match. Green will work to handle the scattered Australian batting line-up, while Starc will also add value to the team. Green is expected to be included in the team in place of Matt Renshaw. At the same time, Stark is expected to be included in the team in place of spinner Matt Kuhneman.
Todd Murphy’s injury could be a problem
Apart from this, the team’s star spinner Todd Murphy can also become a problem for Australia. In his debut, Murphy took 7 wickets in Nagpur Test and 3 wickets in Australia Test. According to Australian head coach Andrew McDonald, Murphy is not in danger of being ruled out of the next match.
Possible playing XI of Australia for Indore Test
Usman Khawaja, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Peter Handscomb, Cameron Green, Alex Carey, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Todd Murphy and Nathan Lyon.
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