India have picked pacer Ishant Sharma and spinning all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who is playing his first international on the tour after recovering from injury.
Australia are playing fast bowler Josh Hazlewood, all-rounder Mitchell Marsh and left-arm spinner Xavier Doherty. David Warner is back too.
The Teams:
India: Shikhar Dhawan, Ajinkya Rahane, Ambati Rayudu, Virat Kohli, Suresh Raina, Mahendra Singh Dhoni (capt & wk), Stuart Binny, Akshar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Ishant Sharma.
Australia: Aaron Finch, David Warner, Glenn Maxwell, Steven Smith, George Bailey (capt), James Faulkner, Mitchell Marsh, Brad Haddin (wk), Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Xavier Doherty.
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