Australia announced its starting lineup for the second Test match against India in Adelaide on Friday, with Scott Boland replacing the injured Josh Hazlewood. Hazlewood was a standout performer in India’s last pink-ball Test in Australia, taking five wickets as India collapsed for just 36 runs. However, he has been ruled out due to a side strain. The 35-year-old Boland will be playing his first Test since last year’s Ashes series in England.
This was the only change in the lineup, as Mitchell Marsh, who was doubtful for the match due to an injury, has been included.
Australia is currently trailing 1-0 in the five-Test series against India after suffering a heavy defeat in the opening match in Perth by 295 runs.
AUSTRALIA PLAYING XI
Nathan McSweeney, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins (c), Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland.