Australia identify 18-member squad for the upcoming Take a look at tour of India

Cricket Australia (CA) have introduced their males’s squad for the upcoming tour of India, the place they are going to play 4 Border-Gavaskar Trophy Assessments, beginning February 09 in Nagpur.

Australia’s premier pacer Mitchell Starc has been named within the outfit however is predicted to overlook the collection opener as he continues to recuperate from his left index finger harm that dominated him out of the third Take a look at of the recently-concluded collection in opposition to South Africa in Sydney. Equally, all-rounder Cameron Inexperienced‘s inclusion for the primary Take a look at can also be doubtful as he, too, is recovering from a damaged finger.

Uncapped off-spinner Todd Murphy has been handed his maiden call-up within the longest format as Australia have picked 4 frontline spin choices of their 18-member squad. The opposite three tweakers are Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Swepson, and Ashton Agar.

Notably, Murphy is seen as a possible long-term successor to Lyon. The 22-year-old has bolted into the red-ball squad following spectacular performances for Victoria, Australia A and the Prime Minister’s XI over the previous 12 months.

“Todd Murphy has progressed rapidly, having impressed in home cricket and just lately with Australia A. With these performances, Todd has emerged as a robust spin possibility. Choice on this squad additionally offers one other alternative to spend time alongside Nathan Lyon and assistant coach Daniel Vettori in India, which might be invaluable to his improvement,” stated George Bailey, the chairman of selectors, as quoted by cricket.com.au.

Talking in regards to the collection, after the opening Take a look at in Nagpur, the motion will transfer to Delhi, the place the second Take a look at shall be performed. Equally, the third match will happen in Dharamsala earlier than each groups meet in Ahmedabad’s iconic Narendra Modi Stadium for the ultimate Take a look at.

Australia’s Take a look at squad for the tour of India:

Pat Cummins (Captain), Ashton Agar, Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Inexperienced, Peter Handscomb, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Lance Morris, Todd Murphy, Matthew Renshaw, Steve Smith (VC), Mitchell Starc, Mitchell Swepson, David Warner