Ind v Aus: Mayank Agarwal to make Test debut at Melbourne

Mumbai: Indian batsman Mayank Agarwal is all set to make his Test debut at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) at the third Test against Australia.

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Meanwhile, spinner Ravichandran Ashwin who sustained a left-sided abdominal strain ahead of the Perth Test, will be assessed over the next couple of days.

"R Ashwin is recovering well from his left-sided abdominal strain but not 100 per cent fit. The team management is closely monitoring his progress," a Board of Control for Cricket in India statement said.

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Following are the playing XI: Virat Kohli (C), Ajinkya Rahane (VC), Mayank Agarwal Hanuma Vihari, Cheteshwar Pujara, Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant (WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Ishant Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah.

A poor batting in the second innings of the Perth Test led India to a crushing defeat against Australia. With the victory, the hosts leveled the four-match series 1-1.
India and Australia will play their third Test from December 26 to 30. (ANI)

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