Australia has announced the team for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. However, as of now he has announced the team only for the first Test of the series to be played in Perth. Two new faces have got a chance in the 13-member team, one of whom is likely to make his debut against Team India on the Perth pitch. He can become Usman Khawaja's partner in the opening. We are talking about 25 year old batsman Nathan McSweene, whose Test debut in Perth is considered certain according to Australian media. Apart from these, Josh English has also made a surprise entry in the Test team. However, it is difficult to say whether he will be able to make a place in the playing eleven.

Why did Nathan get the chance?

25 year old batsman Nathan McSweene was leading in the opening race. There was full expectation of his selection because, on the one hand, he had performed much better against India A than the other contenders. And, legends like Ricky Ponting and Tim Paine had also advocated his name for the role of second opener. Nathan was the highest run-scorer in the two matches against India A that concluded recently. He scored 166 runs at an average of 55.33.

Reward for better performance in Sheffield Shield

In white ball cricket, Australian team's wicketkeeper and current acting captain Josh Inglis has made a surprise entry in the Test team. He has been rewarded for his amazing performance in the Sheffield Shield tournament. However, his chances of getting a place in the playing eleven are less.

Australia team announced for Perth test

Scott Boland has been successful in making a place in the team among fast bowlers. Let's take a look at the Australian team selected for the Perth Test, which will be commanded by Pat Cummins.

Pat Cummins (captain), Mitchell Starc, Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Steve Smith, Alex Carey, Marnus Labuschagne, Scott Boland, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh. Nathan McSweeney, Josh Inglis, Josh Hazlewood

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The Border-Gavaskar Trophy of 5 Test matches between India and Australia is starting from 22nd November, the first match of which will be played in Perth.