Queensland spinner Matthew Kuhnemann will make a sensational debut for Australia as a part of a radical line-up which incorporates only one front-line fast
He is one among two inclusions for the second Test in opposition to India in Delhi, with outcast batter Travis Head recalled to the workforce after his shock axing in Nagpur.
It means Scott Boland and Matthew Renshaw have been dropped, whereas Western Australian all-rounder Cam Green will miss a third-straight Test after breaking his finger in December.
That leaves captain Pat Cummins as Australia’s sole quick bowler within the XI.
Kuhnemann has performed simply 13 first-class matches and brought 35 wickets for Queensland however impressed as Adam Zampa’s substitute for 4 one-day internationals in Sri Lanka final 12 months.
He was introduced his cap by Queensland teammate Marnus Labuschagne.
Kuhnemann will play as a 3rd spinner alongside Nathan Lyon and Nagpur debutant Todd Murphy as they appear to maintain their probabilities within the collection alive with an all-important victory.
Australia has gained the toss and can bat first.
Australia’s XI
1. David Warner
2. Usman Khawaja
3. Marnus Labuschagne
4. Steve Smith
5. Travis Head
6. Peter Handscomb
7. Alex Carey (WK)
8. Pat Cummins (C)
9. Todd Murphy
10. Nathan Lyon
11. Matthew Kuhnemann
More to come back.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
