Pat Cummins Confirms Australia’s Playing XI for Adelaide Test Against India

Boland Replaces Injured Hazlewood for Adelaide Pink-Ball Test

Adelaide, Australia – Australian captain ⁢Pat Cummins confirmed Thursday that Scott Boland will replace the injured Josh Hazlewood for the second Test against India, a day-night encounter starting Friday at Adelaide Oval.

“all last summer he was kind of geared up to go and no-one fell over.He’s happy with how it’s coming out, and his rhythm. As⁤ a captain, it’s pretty awesome for⁢ someone like Scotty to come straight in,” Cummins said of Boland.

Former Australian fast bowler Ryan Harris believes Boland will pose a significant threat to the Indian batting lineup. “Scotty is really good with the pink ball. He’ll come in and test the Indian batters. He hits the right length, the ideal length in Australian conditions. He has got that nip-backer as well. He will be a massive threat for the⁣ Indian batters,” Harris said.

Hazlewood, who was Australia’s standout bowler in the ‍first Test in Perth, taking 4 for 29 in the⁣ first innings, is expected to be fit for the third Test‍ in Sydney.

“He’s really confident for the Gabba,” Cummins said of Hazlewood. “he had a good bowl yesterday [Wednesday] only like three quarters [pace]. It went beautifully.”

Hazlewood was also instrumental in Australia’s dominant victory over India in Adelaide in 2020, claiming 5 for 8 as India were bowled out for a paltry 36.

There were initial concerns ‍about‍ Mitchell Marsh’s bowling fitness, but Cummins confirmed that Marsh is ready to contribute ⁢with the ball after resting during net sessions.

Australia’s XI for the Adelaide ‍test:

Nathan McSweeney, Usman ⁢Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve smith, travis Head, Mitch Marsh, Alex⁣ Carey, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland.

boland Ready to Roll in for Injured Hazlewood

Adelaide, Australia –⁣ After Josh Hazlewood was ruled out of the second Test against India with injury, Australian captain Pat Cummins has confirmed that Scott Boland will take his place.

The day-night encounter in Adelaide marks a ⁤importent possibility for Boland, who ⁢impressed⁢ last summer but was left waiting for his chance. Cummins expressed confidence in⁣ the Victorian paceman’s abilities,stating, “He’s happy with⁤ how it’s coming out,adn his rhythm.”

Former Australian fast bowler Ryan Harris echoed Cummins’ positivity, predicting Boland would pose a real threat to the Indian batting lineup under the Adelaide Oval lights.

“Scotty is really good ‍with the pink ball. he’ll come in and test the Indian batters. He hits the right⁣ length, the ideal length in Australian conditions. He has got ‍that nip-backer as⁤ well. He will be a massive threat⁤ for⁣ the ⁣Indian batters,”⁢ Harris said.

Hazlewood, who⁤ shone in the first Test with a devastating 4-wicket haul, is⁢ expected to recover in time for the third Test in Sydney.

There had been concerns regarding Mitchell Marsh’s⁣ bowling fitness,⁤ but Cummins has assured that⁢ marsh is⁣ ready ⁤to contribute with the ball.

Australia’s XI for ⁤the Adelaide Test:

Nathan mcsweeney, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, ⁢Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitch Marsh, Alex ‍Carey, Pat Cummins,‍ Mitchell⁢ Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland.