Indian team in the Perth Test (Photo: AFP)
The first Test between India and Australia is being played in Perth. The draw for this match has been made. India won the toss and decided to bat first. After winning the toss, Indian captain Jasprit Bumrah said that he and his team are very confident about batting first. After the draw, the captains of both teams announced their respective playing eleven. The best of the Indian team
There were 3 debuts in the Perth Test between India and Australia. In this, 2 players from the Indian team have made their debut. While one player has debuted for Australia.
Ashwin-Jadeja out, Nitish and Harshit debut
The biggest news from the Indian eleven is about Ashwin-Jadeja. Both players will not play in the Perth Test. Team India entered Perth with only one spinner and that is Washington Sundar. Nitish Kumar Reddy and Harshit Rana get a chance to debut in place of Ashwin-Jadeja.
What is the India-Australia team combination like?
Talking about India’s team combination, it has featured 3 specialist fast bowlers. While the team has bowling pace and all-round spin. There is visible depth in the team’s batting line.
Speaking of the Australian team, they have given Nathan McSweeney his debut. It will open with Usman Khawaja. Australia has also entered with almost the same combination that Team India has entered with.
India plays XI in Perth Test
Jasprit Bumrah (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Devdutt Padikkal, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Dhruv Jurel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Mohammed Siraj, Harshit Rana.
Australia to play XI in Perth Test
Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey, Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood
