India vs Australia: Will Pucovski and Cameron Green named in 17-man Test squad as Aussies look to future
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India vs Australia: Will Pucovski and Cameron Green named in 17-man Test squad as Aussies look to future

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Highly-rated young prospects Will Pucovski and Cameron Green were on Thursday included in an expanded 17-man Test squad to face India as Australia looks to the future. Rookie spinner Mitchell Swepson and seamer Sean Abbott, along with fast bowler Michael Neser, who has long been on the fringes, also made the grade and are in line for debuts. “Two of those many standout players were of course Cameron Green and Will Pucovski.” “Their undeniable form demanded selection and we are very pleased to have these young men in the squad for what will be a tremendous Test series against an extremely formidable opponent.” World number one Australia, led by Tim Paine, play four Tests against Virat Kohli’s second-ranked India starting with a day-night fixture in Adelaide on 17 December. “Sean Abbott has also been outstanding at the start of the summer and comes in to his first Test squad as a very strong fast bowling option.” Australia squad: Sean Abbott, Joe Burns, Pat Cummins, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Michael Neser, Tim Paine, James Pattinson, Will Pucovski, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Mitchell Swepson, Matthew Wade, David Warner Australia A squad: Sean Abbott, Ashton Agar, Joe Burns, Jackson Bird, Alex Carey, Harry Conway, Cameron Green, Marcus Harris, Travis Head, Moises Henriques, Nic Maddinson, Mitchell Marsh, Michael Neser, Tim Paine, James Pattinson, Will Pucovski, Mark Steketee, Will Sutherland, Mitchell Swepson

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