Australia's Pat Cummins confirms bowling lineup for first Test against West Indies
Australian skipper Pat Cummins has decided to go with a four-man pace attack for the first Test against the West Indies, opting not to include a second spinner. The team will feature Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Nathan Lyon alongside Cummins. Cameron Green retains his spot at No.3 despite recent struggles, while Josh Inglis replaces the injured Steve Smith at No.4.
Pat Cummins has confirmed the Australian side for the first Test against the West Indies, opting not to play a second spinner. The bowling attack will consist of Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Nathan Lyon, the same lineup that lost to South Africa in the World Test Championship final. Matthew Kuhnemann was not selected, and part-time options Travis Head and Beau Webster will handle the spin on the pitch in Barbados.
Cummins mentioned uncertainty about the pitch but believes the three quick bowlers are better suited for it. He also revealed the batting order, with Cameron Green at No.3 and Josh Inglis at No.4 in place of the injured Steve Smith. Sam Konstas will open following Marnus Labuschagne's exclusion.
Australia XI: Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis, Travis Head, Beau Webster, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood
West Indies XI: Kraigg Brathwaite, John Campbell, Keacy Carty, Brandon King, Roston Chase (c), Shai Hope (wk), Justin Greaves, Jomel Warrican, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Jayden Seales
According to the source: Fox Sports.
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