AUS Vs IND, 3rd Test: Cricket Australia have announced their Playing XI for the third Test against India, as Josh Hazlewood makes his return from the injury. The legendary pacer will be replacing Scott Boland, who was impressive in the Adelaide Day-Night Pink-Ball Test victory against India, where the home side humiliated them via a 10-wicket win.
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“Josh comes back in … had no hiccups. Had a really good bowl yesterday, had another good bowl in Adelaide a few days previous. Him and the medical team are super confident,” said Pat Cummins to reporters in Brisbane, as reported by ICC.
“It’s tough, he (Boland) was fantastic in Adelaide. He’s unfortunately spent a fair bit of time on the bench over the past 18 months. And whenever he’s played, he’s been fantastic. A shame for Scotty, but still a fair bit to play out this series. I would be surprised if he doesn’t get another crack at some point,” he added.
Australia’s Playing XI for Third Test: Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitch Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood.
