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Australia PM XI Skipper Jack Edwards 'Excited To Play Against Best In The World' Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli

Ahead of his side's two-day pink-ball warm-up fixture against India, Australia's Prime Ministers' XI captain Jack Edwards said that the team is excited to go against some of the best players in the world, particularly star batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, and hope to put a dent into the Indian batting line-up ahead of the pink-ball Test against Australia at Adelaide from December 6 onwards. The visitors will be aiming to brush up their skills against the pink ball as they have arrived in Canberra for the match starting from Saturday onwards.

India vs Prime Minister's XI: Date, Time, Live Streaming - All You Need To Know

India will take on Prime Minister's XI in a two-day pink-ball practice match to prepare for their second Test against Australia, a day-night affair in Adelaide. The visitors lead 1-0 in the five-match series after sweeping the hosts by 295 runs in the series-opener in Perth earlier this week. Ahead of the pink-ball game in Adelaide, India will be squaring off against Prime Minister's XI in a prepratory two-day practice match under the lights at the Manuka Oval. The Indian team, led by captain Rohit Sharma, met with the Australian PM at his residence in Canberra.

Australia's Prime Minister XI Named For Two-day Fixture Against India

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Cricket Australia's National Selection Panel (NSP) have named the squad for the Prime Minister's XI match against India in Canberra. ACT Comet Hanno Jacobs will rub shoulders with Test-capped internationals Scott Boland and Matthew Renshaw when he takes the field for the Prime Minister's XI. A fast-bowling allrounder, Jacobs has represented the ACT Comets for the past four seasons in the Second XI competition. The squad will reunite former Australian Under-19 teammates Charlie Anderson, Mahli Beardman, Aidan O'Connor and Sam Konstas for the first time since their victorious World Cup campaign in February.

Which India Star Is Capable Enough Of Playing For Australia? Pat Cummins' Reply Shocks Internet

Australian cricket team skipper Pat Cummins believes that there is not a single India cricketer who can slot into his side. Ahead of the five-match Test series against India, Australia cricketers like Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head were asked to pick one player from the opposition side who can join their team seamlessly. While all of them named an individual, Cummins just replied - "No one". Coming to the other players, Lyon picked Virat Kohli, Mitchell Marsh picked Rishabh Pant. "It'd be a pretty strong batting lineup having Smith, Marnus and Virat in your top order," said Nathan Lyon.

Big Surprise In Australia's Squad For 1st Test vs India. This Star Set To Open

Nathan McSweeney is set to open for Australia in the first of five Tests against India this month, while Josh Inglis was a surprise inclusion in their 13-man squad Sunday. Since David Warner retired in January, no firm contender had emerged to partner Usman Khawaja at the top of the order in the blockbuster series starting in Perth on November 22. While Steve Smith initially stepped into the role, he failed to shine and will revert to his usual number four, behind Marnus Labuschagne.

Watch: KL Rahul's Brain Fade Produces 'Most Bizarre Dismissal Of The Year' In India A vs Australia A Match

Sent to Australia, as part of the India A team, KL Rahul hasn't done his reputation much good since arriving Down Under. Opening the batting, KL Rahul was dismissed for just 10 runs in 44 balls in the second unofficial Test in Melbourne. The batter was expected to deliver, having been dismissed for just 4 runs in 4 balls in the first innings of the same match. Up against spinner Corey Rocchiccioli, however, Rahul made an absolute mess as he directed the ball onto the stumps in a bizarre manner.

Michael Neser Ruled Out Of Australia A With Hamstring Injury

Pacer Michael Neser has been ruled out of the remainder of Australia A match against India A with hamstring injury after bagging four wickets on the opening day of the second unofficial Test. Neser, who returned with the figures of 4-27, pulled up sharply following his second delivery of the 13th over in the morning. He immediately began limping off the ground in a clear sign that he knew exactly what the issue was. A Cricket Australia (CA) spokesperson confirmed to ESPNcricinfo that Neser had injured his left hamstring and would not bowl again in the game. He will undergo scans to determine the severity of the injury.

India's opening dilemma continues as Rahul, Easwaran flunk audition

MELBOURNE : India continued to fret over the composition of their opening pair for the series opener against Australia later this month after KL Rahul and Abhimanyu Easwaran failed to impress in the second unofficial test on Thursday.

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Australia PM XI Skipper Jack Edwards 'Excited To Play Against Best In The World' Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli

India vs Prime Minister's XI: Date, Time, Live Streaming - All You Need To Know

Australia's Prime Minister XI Named For Two-day Fixture Against India

Which India Star Is Capable Enough Of Playing For Australia? Pat Cummins' Reply Shocks Internet

Big Surprise In Australia's Squad For 1st Test vs India. This Star Set To Open

Watch: KL Rahul's Brain Fade Produces 'Most Bizarre Dismissal Of The Year' In India A vs Australia A Match

Michael Neser Ruled Out Of Australia A With Hamstring Injury

India's opening dilemma continues as Rahul, Easwaran flunk audition