McSweeney, Inglis named in Test squad for Border-Gavaskar Trophy opener

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AUS Test Squad for Border-Gavaskar Trophy Opener

Skippers and Pace Attack
Australia have named Captain Pat Cummins in the 13-member squad for the Test match opener against India in Perth. The pace attack will feature Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc, alongside Scott Boland.

Batters and Wicketkeeper

Marnus Labuschagne and Travis Head will provide additional slow-bowling options. Alex Carey continues as the first-choice wicketkeeper and is in impressive form in the Sheffield Shield. He currently tops the run charts with two tons and a fifty from six innings.

New Faces

Josh Inglis and Nathan McSweeney have been handed their maiden Test call-ups for the series opener. Inglis will also serve as a reserve batter with his dual abilities making him a key player.