Adelaide Oval: Scott Boland is back in the Australian Test team after nearly a year and a half. Captain Pat Cummins confirmed Boland’s inclusion and also announced Mitch Marsh‘s bowling fitness for the Adelaide day-night Test.
Boland last played a Test during the previous Ashes series. He replaces Josh Hazlewood, who suffered a side strain in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth.

Boland’s inclusion strengthens Australia’s pace attack, offering a potent combination alongside Mitchell Starc and Cummins.
“Traditionally here, there is normally a little bit of nip, which obviously suits Scotty quite well,” Cummins told media at the Adelaide Oval.
“All of last summer he was geared up to go, but no one fell over.
“It feels like it’s been quite a while (since Boland has played). As a captain, it’s pretty awesome to have someone like Scotty come straight in.
“You know he can bowl a huge amount of overs if needed, he is super consistent and has performed at this level.”
Despite experiencing back stiffness that limited his bowling in India’s second innings, Mitch Marsh retains his place in the team. Cummins assured that Marsh is fit to bowl in Adelaide.
“I’m guessing at some point, he will be required. It’s not a huge concern, you would probably need to speak to the physio,” said Cummins.
“He will … prioritise his overs for the game instead of in the nets.”
India’s team for the second Test, starting Friday, is yet to be announced. However, the return of captain Rohit Sharma, who was away for the birth of his second child, and opener Shubman Gill, who was injured, is expected.
Sharma’s return will bolster India’s batting lineup, while Gill’s recovery provides another opening option.
The day-night Test in Adelaide promises an exciting contest between these two cricketing giants. The match will be crucial for both teams in the context of the series, with India looking to build on their Perth victory and Australia aiming to level the scores. India had won the opener by 295-runs and lead the five-match series 1-0.
Australia playing XI for second Test: Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitch Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland.