Source : ABC NEWS
So, just that one expected change for Australia, with Matt Renshaw coming in at the top of the order in place of Jake Weatherald.
Pat Cummins yesterday said Australia was toying with the idea of dropping Nathan Lyon in favour of Scott Boland and an all-out pace attack, but a matter of hours later, it was confirmed the off spinner would hold his place.
That means Australia’s big four play consecutive Tests as a quartet for the first time in over a year, despite, Hazlewood aside, looking a fair way off the pace in Darwin. It’s tough on Boland.
Josh Inglis, as well, misses out on a run in Mackay, with Marnus Labuschagne surely now only just clinging onto his spot in the team.
Alex Carey and Beau Webster continue at six and seven, respectively, while Cam Green will be hoping to build on his drought-breaking ton at five.
Steve Smith with two final chances to score a first-ever Test ton against the Tigers.
Australia XI: Matt Renshaw, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Cam Green, Alex Carey, Beau Webster, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood
