Big changes in the Australian team for the last two Tests, these 2 players got a chance

IND vs AUS: The exciting five-Test series between Australia and India is now at a decisive turn. The last two Tests of the series will be played in Melbourne and Sydney. Melbourne's Boxing Day Test will start on December 26, while Sydney's New Year Test will be held in early 2024. The series is currently tied at 1-1, with India winning the first Test in Perth, Australia winning the second Test in Adelaide, and the third Test in Brisbane ending in a draw.

Team changes: Hazelwood out, Richardson enters

A big change has been made in the fast bowling in Australia's team. Josh Hazlewood had to be ruled out of the series due to injury during the Brisbane Test. Jhay Richardson has been included in the team in his place. Richardson is a right-arm fast bowler who has played three Tests so far and has taken 11 wickets. It will be interesting to see how Richardson performs on the bouncy wicket of Melbourne.

Change in opening pair: Sam Constas gets a chance

The second important change has happened in the opening pair of the team. Now Sam Constas will open the innings with Usman Khawaja and not Nathan McSweeney. Constas had performed brilliantly in the practice match against India, due to which the selectors gave him a chance. It will be interesting to see how Constas performs under the pressure of international cricket.

Australia's probable team against India

Australia has selected a strong team for the last two Tests. Experienced players as well as young talents have been given a chance in the team.

Australian team:

Pat Cummins (captain)

Usman Khawaja

Travis Head

Steve Smith

Sean Abbott

Scott Boland

Alex Carey

Sam Constas

Jhye Richardson

Josh English

Marnus Labuschagne

Nathan Lyon

Mitchell Marsh

Mitchell Starc

Beau Webster

The next encounter will be challenging for India

India will have to maintain consistency in their performance in the last two Tests to move ahead in the series. The grounds of Melbourne and Sydney are considered strongholds for Australia. In such a situation, it will be exciting to see how the Indian team plays in these difficult conditions.

The last two Tests will not only decide the series but will also prove to be important for both teams in the World Test Championship (WTC) points table.