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India vs Australia: Mitchell Starc Hopeful Of Playing Second Test

An optimistic Mitchell Starc on Wednesday said he was hopeful of returning to the Australian playing XI for the second Test against India, starting in New Dehi on Friday. The pace ace missed the series opener, which Australia lost by an innings an 132 runs inside three days, due to a tendon damage to his left middle finger. He arrived in India on Saturday. "There's a few boxes to tick but it's on track ... I'd like to be a little further down the road (in the recovery)," Starc told reporters.

Mitchell Starc set to bolster Australia for Delhi Test against India

Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc is optimistic about his chances of returning to the side for the second Test against India in New Delhi, aiming to boost a beleaguered side that lost the opening match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Nagpur by an innings.

Will do everything to be available for selection: Mitchell Starc

Starc, who got injured while fielding against South Africa in December has had his finger in a splint for weeks but despite the lingering effects of the injury, the 33-year-old is doing everything possible to be available for selection. After an embarrassing loss in the first Test, the Aussies parachuted left-armer Starc into the squad ahead of the second Test."I'd like to be a little further down the road," said Starc.

India vs Australia 2nd Test: Rahul Dravid checks in early to monitor Kotla conditions

A slow turner awaits Aussies as coach inspects pitch ahead of second TestNEW DELHI: The Ferozeshah Kotla was a fortress on Tuesday. Three days before the second Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test match, cameras and media were a strict no-no. It was very difficult to get a glimpse of the practice area. All this just for one reason — to keep the nature of the pitch under wraps. Indian cricket board (BCCI) curators Ashish Bhowmik and Tapash Chatterjee are overseeing the preparation.India coach Rahul Dravid, in fact, reached Delhi a day before the team and has been regularly visiting the Kotla. "Dravid has been visiting the stadium for a couple of days. He is closely monitoring the square to be used for the Test," a BCCI source said. With a berth in the World Test Championship Final at stake, India are taking no chances. Dravid has taken the lead and has been drawing the team's plans keeping prevailing conditions in mind.

Who Is Lance Morris? Here's All You Need To Know About Tearaway Aussie Quick Set For Test Debut vs India

Uncapped Australia pacer Lance Morris, fresh from being the season's leading wicket-taker in the Sheffield Shield, believes he has the "best chance" to make his debut in the opening Test against India in Nagpur on February 9. The 24-year-old tearaway pacer, who has the ability to rack up deliveries at 150-plus kmph, has been included in Australia's 18-member squad for the first two Tests of the four-match marquee Border-Gavaskar series.

Starc poised to return, but Boland hopes for another go

NEW DELHI : Mitchell Starc is likely to link up with skipper Pat Cummins in Australia's pace attack for the second test against India, but Scott Boland hopes he has made the selectors' task difficult with his disciplined display in the opening match in Nagpur.

Australia call up Kuhnemann, McDonald wants batters to be brave

NEW DELHI :Australia left-arm spinner Matthew Kuhnemann has been called up to the squad for their test series in India with Mitchell Swepson heading home for the birth of his first child, Cricket Australia said on Sunday ahead of next week's second match.

Australia call up left-arm spinner Kuhnemann for India tour

Australia left-arm spinner Matthew Kuhnemann has been called up to the squad for their test series in India with Mitchell Swepson heading home for the birth of his first child, Cricket Australia said on Sunday ahead of next week's second match.

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India vs Australia: Mitchell Starc Hopeful Of Playing Second Test

Mitchell Starc set to bolster Australia for Delhi Test against India

Will do everything to be available for selection: Mitchell Starc

India vs Australia 2nd Test: Rahul Dravid checks in early to monitor Kotla conditions

Who Is Lance Morris? Here's All You Need To Know About Tearaway Aussie Quick Set For Test Debut vs India

Starc poised to return, but Boland hopes for another go

Australia call up Kuhnemann, McDonald wants batters to be brave

Australia call up left-arm spinner Kuhnemann for India tour