Starc joins Australian team ahead of first India Test
The HinduFast bowler Mitchell Starc will rejoin Australia's squad in Adelaide on Monday to prepare for the first Test against India after he withdrew from the Twenty20 series due to a family illness. “We feel for Mitch at this difficult time and were happy he has taken time out to spend with his family,” Australia coach Justin Langer said in a statement. “We look forward to welcoming him back into the squad on Monday.” The new normal Starc's return was also welcomed by fellow fast bowler Josh Hazlewood. “Everyone knows his numbers with the pink ball are pretty special so we welcome him with open arms.” Starc will only have two full days of practice with the pink ball ahead of the day-night Test, but Hazlewood said the disruptions caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic meant teams were used to changed schedules and preparations.