Australia Announces Playing 11 for Boxing Day Test Match Against India
The Australian cricket team has revealed its playing 11 for the highly anticipated Boxing Day Test match against India, scheduled to take place on December 26 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Following their remarkable comeback in the second match, which leveled the series at 1-1, and a draw in the third match, the Australian team is geared up to face India in the final Test match of the series.
Travis Head Clears Fitness Test for Boxing Day Test Match
Australian team captain Pat Cummins announced that Travis Head has successfully passed the fitness test, making him eligible to play in the Boxing Day Test match. Head has been a dominant force in the series, scoring 409 runs in 5 innings at an impressive average of 81.80. His fitness was a subject of concern after the Gabba Test match, but he has worked diligently to prove his fitness for the Melbourne Test.
Sam Constas to Debut and Scott Boland to Return
The Australian team has made two significant changes to their playing 11 for the Boxing Day Test match. 19-year-old Sam Constas will make his international debut, replacing opening batsman Nathan McSweeney, who failed to impress with the bat in the first three matches. Additionally, Scott Boland will return to the team, replacing fast bowler Josh Hazlewood, who is now out of the entire series.
Australian Team’s Playing 11 for Boxing Day Test Match Against India
The Australian team’s playing 11 for the Boxing Day Test match against India is as follows: Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstans, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland.