Australia has announced the playing eleven for the pink ball test. Captain Pat Cummins announced the names of his 11 players 24 hours before the match who will play the Pink Ball Test against India in Adelaide. After the captain's announcement, a change was seen in the Australian team. Scott Boland has replaced injured player Josh Hazlewood.

Scott Boland returns to the team after 18 months

There was also news about Mitchell Marsh's injury. But, captain Pat Cummins said that Marsh is completely fit to bat and bowl in the pink ball test. Hazlewood's exit cleared the way for Scott Boland to play for Australia. He will be seen playing a Test for Australia after 18 months. Boland played his last Test against England in July 2023.

How is Australia's combination?

Australia has kept the same combination for the Pink Ball Test, which was seen in Perth. The team includes 3 fast bowlers and 1 spinner. Captain Pat Cummins has again expressed confidence in Nathan McSweeney. McSweeney could not do anything special in his debut Test played in Perth. Australia will also have high expectations from its local boy Travis Head of Adelaide.

Australia's playing XI for the pink ball test: Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Mitchell Marsh, Travis Head, Alex Carey, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland.