Australia have introduced their taking part in XI for the third Check of the five-match collection towards India, set to happen on the Gabba in Brisbane beginning on December 14. Captain Pat Cummins confirmed that there might be one important change to the group as they appear to take the lead within the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, which is at the moment tied at 1-1.
Key change in Australia’s lineup
Josh Hazlewood returns to the beginning XI after recovering from a aspect pressure that saved him out of the second Check in Adelaide.
“Josh comes again in … had no hiccups,” Cummins mentioned whereas addressing the media. “Had a extremely good bowl yesterday, had one other good bowl in Adelaide just a few days earlier. Him and the medical group are tremendous assured.”
Hazlewood will substitute Scott Boland, who had a standout efficiency within the earlier match, taking 5 wickets.
“It’s robust, he [Scott Boland] was incredible in Adelaide,” Cummins admitted. “Each time he’s performed, he’s been incredible. A disgrace for Scotty, however there’s nonetheless numerous cricket left this summer time. I’d be stunned if he doesn’t get one other crack in some unspecified time in the future,” Cummins added.
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The third Check comes after a decisive victory for Australia within the second Check, the place they received by ten wickets. With India rising victorious within the opening Check at Perth by 295 runs, each groups are conscious that the upcoming match may form the path of the collection and affect their standings within the ICC World Check Championship (WTC) 2023-25.
Australia’s taking part in XI for the Brisbane Check:
Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood
