IND vs AUS / Australia announced playing XI for pink ball test

Australia has announced its playing eleven for the Pink Ball Test. Captain Pat Cummins announced the names of 11 players. Josh Hazlewood was replaced by Scott Boland, who will play a Test after 18 months. Boland has taken 5 wickets against India.

IND vs AUS: Australia has announced its playing XI for the Pink Ball Test against India in Adelaide. Captain Pat Cummins announced the names of the 11 players who will take the field in this Test just 24 hours before the match. After this announcement, there was a significant change in the Australian team. Scott Boland has now been included in the team in place of injured player Josh Hazlewood.

Scott Boland returns to the team after 18 months

Scott Boland has got a chance in Australia's Test team after 18 months. His last Test match was played against England in July 2023. However, there were also reports that Mitchell Marsh was also injured, but captain Pat Cummins clarified that Marsh is fully fit to bat and bowl in the Pink Ball Test. Thus, Boland got a chance to play due to Hazlewood's exclusion.

Great record against India

Scott Boland captained the Prime Minister's XI team in the pink ball practice match against India, although he did not get a wicket in that match. Boland's record against India has been good. He has taken 5 wickets in two Test matches against India so far. Overall, he has taken 35 wickets in 10 Test matches for Australia. Now all eyes will be on his performance in the Pink Ball Test against India.

Australia's strong combination

Australia has chosen the same combination for the Pink Ball Test, which was seen in Perth. The team includes three fast bowlers and one spinner. Captain Pat Cummins has once again expressed confidence in Nathan McSweeney, although he could not be very effective in his debut Test in Perth. Along with this, there are a lot of expectations from Travis Head in the Adelaide Test, as he is the local boy of the team and the audience is also excited about his performance.

Australia's Playing XI

Australia has announced its playing XI for the Pink Ball Test, which is as follows:

Usman Khawaja

Nathan McSweeney

Marnus Labuschagne

Steve Smith

Mitchell Marsh

Travis Head

Alex Carey

Pat Cummins (captain)

Mitchell Starc

Nathan Lyon

Scott Boland

Now, Australia has selected its team, and all eyes are on what changes India makes in its playing XI. India is expected to announce its team after the toss.