Cricket

Aus vs Ind 2020: Moises Henriques added to Australia squad for first Test

New South Wales all-rounder Moises Henriques has been added to the Australian squad for the first Test match against India.

Henriques has been called in after all-rounder Sean Abbott was ruled out due to calf injury which he suffered during the second warm-up match for Australia A at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Abbott bowled 12 overs in the first innings and picked up three wickets whereas he could only bowl seven overs in the second dig. The all-rounder will now start his rehabilitation and he is expected to be fit for the Boxing Day Test match at the iconic MCG.

On the other hand, Moises Henriques has recovered from the hamstring injury which had ruled him out of the two warm-up matches against India A. Henriques was part of the limited overs format series against the visitors and he will join the Australian squad in Adelaide for the first Test match.

Henriques had scored 61 runs in the three T20Is whereas he had also scalped three wickets. However, Cameron Green has a good chance to make his Test debut as the all-rounder has been in top form. Green has consistently scored runs in the Sheffield Shield and he also scored a fine hundred in the first warm-up match at Drummoyne Oval, Sydney.

Meanwhile, Australia has been troubled by a plethora of injuries. Earlier, David Warner was ruled out due to groin injury, which he suffered while fielding in the second ODI against India at the SCG. Furthermore, Will Pucovski had suffered mild concussion after he was hit on the helmet by Kartik Tyagi in the first warm-up.

Thus, Cricket Australia also added Marcus Harris to the Test squad. Harris had opened the innings for Australia against India in the previous Test series in 2018-19. Furthermore, Harris also has been in sublime form in the Sheffield Shield as he has scored more than 350 runs.

The first Test match will take place at Adelaide Oval from December 17.

About the Author


Written by DafaNews

DafaNews brings you the most highlighted news in the world of Sports. It serves you up-to-date matches, scores, live streams, fantasy games and quizzes. Our news covers India's prestigious leagues and events – Premier League, Pro Kabbadi League, Cricket World Cup and many more. Follow DafaNews on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter,Telegram and Youtube for more updates.

Related Post
Share
Published by
DafaNews

Recent Posts

Lakshya Sen Storms Into All England Open Quarter-Finals; Chirag-Satwik Withdraw Due to Injury

Indian badminton star Lakshya Sen continued his impressive run at the All England Open 2025,… Read More

March 14, 2025

Axar Patel Named Delhi Capitals Captain for IPL 2025

Delhi Capitals (DC) have appointed all-rounder Axar Patel as their new captain for the 2025… Read More

March 14, 2025

Kerala Blasters End Disappointing ISL Season, Shift Focus to Super Cup 2025

Kerala Blasters FC concluded their 2024-25 Indian Super League (ISL) campaign on a frustrating note,… Read More

March 14, 2025

TG Purushothaman says conversion is the problem after draw against Hyderabad FC

Kerala Blasters FC interim head coach TG Purushothaman shared his disappointment after a 1-1 draw… Read More

March 14, 2025

Rafael Nadal says women should earn more if they generate more

Rafael Nadal believes women should earn more if they generate more profit. Nadal said men… Read More

March 14, 2025

Shameel Chembakath sheds light on draw against Kerala Blasters FC, says they could have won if they had converted penalty

Hyderabad FC interim head coach Shameel Chembakath said the game against Kerala Blasters was well-fought… Read More

March 14, 2025