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Two changes have been made in the team, where Marnas Labushen has been excluded and Steve Smith will not be able to play in this match due to injury.
Delhi: Australia is on a tour of West Indies these days, where in addition to the series of three ODIs and five T20 international matches between the two teams, a Test series will also be played. The red ball series starts from June 25 and its first match will be played at the Kensingon Oval ground. Australia has announced its playing XI for this match.
Two changes have been made in the team, where Marnas Labushen has been excluded and Steve Smith will not be able to play in this match due to injury.
In the first Test, Australia’s innings will start with Usman Khwaja with Sam Constas. Cameron Green will once again be seen batting at number three. In the absence of Smith, Josh English has been given a chance at number four.
After this, Travis Head will play fifth and Alex Carry will play at number six. Talking about bowling, captain Pat Cummins has included Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood in the team. Nathan Leone will handle the responsibility of spin department.
Both teams playing XI for the first Test
| Australia | West Indies |
|---|---|
| Usman Khwaja | Crag Brathwaite (Captain) |
| Sam Contas | John Campbell |
| Cameron Green | Kisi Carte |
| Josh english | Brandon king |
| Travis Head | Roaston chase (Captain) |
| Bu Webster | Shai Hope (wicket keeper) |
| Alex Carrie (wicket keeper) | Justin Greaves |
| Pat Cummins (Captain) | Zoomal warrikan |
| Mitchell Starc | Aljari Joseph |
| Nathan Leone | Shamar Joseph |
| Josh Hazlewood | Zayden Seals |
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