NEW DELHI: Australia captain Pat Cummins has introduced his workforce’s taking part in XI for the ICC World Take a look at Championship Remaining in opposition to South Africa, set to start on Tuesday, June 11, at Lord’s, in keeping with the ICC web site.Former No.1-ranked Take a look at batter Marnus Labuschagne has been promoted to open the innings alongside Usman Khawaja. Within the tempo division, Josh Hazlewood has been most well-liked over Scott Boland and can be part of Mitchell Starc and Cummins in main the fast-bowling assault.All-rounder Cameron Inexperienced returns to the Take a look at aspect for the primary time since present process again surgical procedure, whereas Beau Webster retains his place within the XI, providing further bowling choices together with his medium tempo and part-time spin.Cummins’ Australia will probably be aiming to defend the WTC mace, which they secured final yr after defeating India within the last at The Oval in June 2023.Australia have loved a dominant run within the present WTC cycle, remaining unbeaten in Take a look at collection over the previous two years. Throughout this era, they claimed away wins in New Zealand and Sri Lanka, retained the Ashes in England, and registered residence victories in opposition to each Pakistan and India, together with a drawn collection in opposition to the West Indies.This will probably be Australia’s second consecutive look within the WTC last, bringing worthwhile expertise into the high-stakes contest. For South Africa, this marks their debut in a WTC last, and the Proteas will probably be desperate to script a historic triumph in red-ball cricket.
Australia taking part in 11: 1. Usman Khawaja, 2. Marnus Labuschagne, 3. Cameron Inexperienced, 4. Steve Smith, 5. Travis Head, 6. Beau Webster, 7. Alex Carey (wk), 8. Pat Cummins (c), 9. Mitchell Starc, 10. Nathan Lyon, 11. Josh Hazlewood.Australia Full squad for WTC last: Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Cameron Inexperienced, Beau Webster, Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Scott Boland, Nathan Lyon, Matt Kuhnemann. Travelling reserve: Brendan Doggett.
