INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
NEW DELHI: Victoria uncapped off-spinner Todd Murphy was included in the 18-man squad as Australia kept their bowling alternatives large
open with 4 spinners and 6 quicks for the upcoming four-match Test series in India
The squad, revealed on Wednesday, also saw seasoned batsman Peter Handscomb being recalled.The 22-year-old Todd will be joining the
similarity off-spinner Nathan Lyon, Ashton Agar and Mitchell Swepson in the spin department for the matches to be played in Nagpur, New
Delhi, Dharamshala and Ahmedabad.All-rounder Cameron Green and speed spearhead Mitchell Starc have actually likewise been called in
expectation of their returns from injury while uncapped pacer Lance Morris was maintained in the team as a back-up
India vs Australia Test series scheduleFebruary 9-13: First Test, NagpurFebruary 17-21: Second Test, DelhiMarch 1-5: Third Test,
DharamsalaMarch 9-13: Fourth Test, AhmedabadLeft-armer Agar retained his location in the team despite stopping working to take a wicket in
the weather-disrupted draw with the Proteas that concluded on Sunday, his very first Test given that 2017
Ashton Agar continues to impress following his return in Sydney and our company believe left-arm finger spin will play an essential function
in Indian conditions, head selector George Bailey said in a press release
Todd Murphy has advanced rapidly having impressed in domestic cricket and recently with Australia A
With those efficiencies Todd has become a strong spin choice
Selection in this squad likewise provides another opportunity to hang around along with Nathan Lyon and assistant coach Daniel Vettori in
India, which will be vital to his development
Left-arm paceman Mitchell Starc missed out on the Sydney Test with a finger injury and will not sign up with the team up until after the
first Test, while all-rounder Cameron Green has been selected in the expectation that he will recuperate from his broken finger.Josh
Hazlewood maintained his area after being the standout bowler in Sydney on his return from injury with skipper Pat Cummins, Scott Boland and
the uncapped Lance Morris the other rate options.Swepson and middle order batsman Peter Handscomb were the other additions to the team that
beat South Africa, while opener Marcus Harris lost out
Peter Handscomb deserves his location back in the team, Bailey included
His domestic type has been strong just recently and Pete has proven he can carry out at Test level
His experience against spin on the subcontinent is valuable and he is likewise an exceptionally excellent close-to-the-wicket catcher
Squad: Pat Cummins (captain), Ashton Agar, Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Peter Handscomb, Travis Head, Usman
Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Lance Morris, Todd Murphy, Matthew Renshaw, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Mitchell Swepson, David
Warner(With inputs from Reuters)
