IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 1, Live Cricket Score Updates: Sam Konstas’ half-century ensured that Australia is in a dominant position at 112/1 at Lunch on Day 1 of the fourth Test against India at Melbourne on Thursday
Australia have made a couple of changes in their playing XI. 19-year-old Sam Konstas is set to take make his debut for Australia, whereas Scott Boland comes in for injured Josh Hazlewood. Former Australia captain Mark Taylor presents Sam Konstas with the 468th baggy green cap as the young opener is all set to make his debut in Test cricket. Whereas, India have made one change Shubman Gill misses out and Washington Sundar comes in. Team India captain Rohit Sharma confirmed at the toss that he will be opening the innings.
With the conditions likely to wear out the pitch quicker, India could opt for a second spinner in Washington Sundar, pushing Gill into a probable toss-up with Nitish Kumar Reddy for one spot. Meanwhile, Australia are punting on another opening debutant in Sam Konstas while Scott Boland returns, replacing the injured Josh Hazlewood.
Playing XIs
India Playing XI: Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Lokesh Rahul, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wk), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Ravindra JadejaAkash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
Australia Playing XI: Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve SmithTravis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland
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