Pat Cummins says he will not reveal Australia’s first Test XI until Thursday’s toss. but Todd Murphy is determined to make his Test debut, while Peter Handscomb’s chances of a Test return are increasing

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Pitch preparation will be a factor in Australia’s selection for the match

Speaking from the team hotel on Wednesday morning, Australia’s skipper, Cummins, did not delve into pitch preparation but noted that it will be a factor in Australia’s selection for the match.

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“I think he will be as ready as he can be,” Cummins said of the uncapped Murphy. “He’s bowling well here in the nets. He’s made a really good debut for Victoria in first-class cricket. If he’s allowed, he’s got Nathan Lyon at the other end who he can work with. Ready. Everyone on the team has prepared really well here. Whoever we pick is 100% ready to go.”

The Indian line-up is going to be full of right-handed batsmen

“I think it’s a factor here,” he said. “With so much traffic from right-arm bowlers, sometimes it’s a bit much for left-handers. The Indian line-up is going to be full of right-handed batsmen, so I think it plays a short ” Factor.”

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Both teams have only right-arm fast bowlers in their attack

Cummins ruled out all-rounder Cameron Green for the first match of the series against India. Matt Renshaw replaced him in Australia’s last Test match but would have to settle in the field. Because both the teams have only right-arm fast bowlers in their attack. Although Cummins did not explicitly say that Handscomb should be put forward in the pecking order, the chances of his recall are increasing.

Nathan Lyon will be their lead spinner

Australia is set to field a four-man bowling attack with Cummins and Scott Boland in the absence of the injured duo of Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc. Nathan Lyon will be their main spinner. Then there is the tussle between left-arm spinner Ashton Agar and off-spinner Todd Murphy for the last slot in the playing XI.

The pitch is a fiery turner so toss may not be such a big factor

Cummins has an incredible toss-winning record as Australia Test captain, with seven out of his last eight and nine out of 13 overall so far. He will be hoping to continue that run of success in Nagpur but believes the toss may not be such a big factor if the pitch is a fiery turner.