The first Test between India and Australia is being played in Perth. The toss of this match has taken place. India won the toss and decided to bat first. After winning the toss, Indian captain Jasprit Bumrah said that he and his team are very confident about batting first. After the toss, the captains of both the teams have announced their respective playing eleven. Best from Indian team
There were 3 debuts in the Perth Test between India and Australia. In this, 2 players have debuted from the Indian team. Whereas one player has made his debut for Australia.
Ashwin-Jadeja out, debut of Nitish and Harshit
The biggest news from the Indian playing eleven is about Ashwin-Jadeja. Both these players are not playing in the Perth Test. Team India has entered Perth with only one spinner and that is Washington Sundar. Nitish Kumar Reddy and Harshit Rana have got a chance to debut in place of Ashwin-Jadeja.
India’s playing XI in Perth Test
Jasprit Bumrah (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Devdutt Padikkal, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Dhruv Jurel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Mohammed Siraj, Harshit Rana.
Australia’s playing XI in Perth Test
Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey, Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood
