Australia Playing 11 for AUS vs IND 1st Test at Perth (22 November 2024)

This five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 has been the buzz among cricket fans of late. The much-anticipated BGT starts on 22 November at Perth’s Optus Stadium.

Australia is determined to reclaim the trophy after four consecutive series losses to the visitors, including two on home soil. The hosts would look to exploit the fast and bouncy Perth pitch. Here’s a look at AUS Playing 11 for the first Australia vs India Test at Optus Stadium in Perth.

Australia Playing 11 for AUS vs IND 1st Test at Perth

1. Nathan McSweeney
2. Usman Khawaja
3. Marnus Labuschagne
4. Steve Smith
5. Travis Head
6. Mitchell Marsh
7. Alex Carey (wk)
8. Pat Cummins (c)
9. Mitchell Starc
10. Nathan Lyon
11. Josh Hazlewood

The absence of Cameron Green due to back surgery has called for a slight tweak to their combination. Aussies are likely to bring uncapped Nathan McSweeney at the top of the batting order while Steve Smith has been confirmed to go back to his most successful batting position, i.e. #4.

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Australia Squad

Pat Cummins (C), Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitch Marsh, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland

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AUS vs IND Schedule for BGT

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