India vs Australia: Marcus Harris into Australia squad, Pucovski confirmed out

Batsman Marcus Harris has been added to Australian men’s squad for first cricket test against India at Adelaide Oval with confirmation that David Warner and Will Pucovski will t be available for day-night match beginning Thursday.

Warner injured his adductor muscle in field during second one-day international against India while Pucovski sustained a concussion while batting for Australia A in tour match against India at Drummoyne Oval in Sydney.

Cricket Australis said both batsmen will w target a return ahead of Boxing Day test on Dec. 26.

Harris played nine tests for Australia and was a member of squad which retained Ashes in England last year. He has scored 355 runs at an aver of 118.33 in two Sheffield Shield domestic first-class matches for Victoria this season, highlighted by 239 against South Australia.

“Given spate of injuries in recent weeks, we’re fortunate to be able to bring a player of Marcus’ caliber into test squad,” national selector Trevor Hohns said Saturday.

“At same time, we are disappointed for David and Will that y will t be available. We have taken a conservative approach in managing Will since he sustained concussion and hope he and David will be back to full health ahead of Boxing Day test.”

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