AUSSIES TO WATCH

Age: Runs: Average:

26. 28. 25. 31.

Tests:

33. 765

38.25 Turns 34 during the Adelaide Test. Is under increasing pressure as the hosts look to turn things around after a miserable year on and off the field.

Age: Runs: Average: Tests:

186 66 318 15 32. 181

45.25 Has been a star in the shorter form and now looking to take that into Test cricket. Had a decent series against Pakistan and his battle against India’s new-ball bowlers will be key. 2

Age: Tests: Runs (first class): Average (first class):

0 4153

35.49 A Justin Langer protege, Harris has been full of runs in the Sheffield Shield this season for Victoria, including a career-changing unbeaten 250 against NSW.

Age: Tests: Wickets: Average (bowling):

45

28.52 Starc is closing in on 200 Test wickets and if he has a good series should get there against India. Starc’s battle with the visitors’ top order should be interesting all series.

Age: Tests: Wickets: Average (bowling):

14

23.81 A vital cog in the Australian team. His runs could be as crucial as his bowling. Will love getting back to the bouncier wickets where his short bowling will be key against the Indian tail.

Age: Tests: Wickets: Average (bowling):

80

32.21 Arguably the key bowler for the Aussies against an Indian batting line-up that plays spin especially well. His battle with Virat Kohli and Co will be intriguing.