Patiala, 10 November (Sports Desk)
Australia has announced a strong 13-member squad for the crucial first Test against India, starting on November 22 in Perth.
A notable inclusion in the squad is uncapped batter Nathan McSweeney, who has impressed with his performances for South Australia and Australia A. He is expected to open the batting alongside Usman Khawaja.
The full squad is as follows:
- Pat Cummins (c)
- Scott Boland
- Alex Carey
- Josh Hazlewood
- Travis Head
- Josh Inglis
- Usman Khawaja
- Marnus Labuschagne
- Nathan Lyon
- Mitch Marsh
- Nathan McSweeney
- Steve Smith
- Mitchell Starc
This series is crucial for both teams as they aim to secure a spot in the World Test Championship final. Both Australia and India are currently occupying the top two positions in the WTC standings.
George Bailey, the chair of selectors, expressed confidence in the selected squad:
“Nathan has displayed the attributes we believe will equip him well for Test cricket, along with a strong recent record in domestic cricket. Josh has been in great touch in the Sheffield Shield competition and deserves his place in his first Test squad. Scott has been a top-level performer when given the opportunity at Test level and remains a valued member of the squad.”
The series promises to be a thrilling contest between two of the best Test teams in the world.
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Series schedule:
First Test: November 22-26: Perth
Second Test: December 6-10: Adelaide
Third Test: December 14-18: Brisbane
Fourth Test: December 26-30: Melbourne
Fifth Test: January 3-7: Sydney
