Australia announces its playing XI for the second Test of the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India, scheduled to take place in Adelaide from December 6-10.
Pacer Josh Hazlewood is unavailable due to a side strain and the hosts have signed Scott Boland.
Boland was recalled after being sidelined for a long time despite his impressive bowling figures in his short career.
Usman Khawaja and Nathan McSweeney will open the batting, followed by Marnus, Steve Smith, Travis Head and Mitchell March.
Alex Carey is the wicketkeeper and batsman, and then the bowling will begin.
Pat Cummins will lead the fast-paced attack alongside Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland, while Nathan Lyon is the only spinner in the XI.
India crushed Australia for 295 runs in the first Test, staging an incredible turnaround after being bowled out for just 150 in the first innings.
India bowled out Australia for just 104, taking a vital lead of 46 runs.
Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli led India’s batting resurgence with an impressive total of 487/6, setting an imposing target of 534.
Australia’s reply ended at 238, sealing a dominant victory for India in the series opener.
Australia playing XI for the second Test against India:
Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland
