Young leg-spinner Karn Sharma will make his debut as Australian captain Michael Clarke opted to bat against India in the first cricket Test, starting here today after a tumultous last week and half post the on-field death of Phillip Hughes.
Virat Kohli will be leading the side in absence of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who is still not fully match fit to resume his keeping duties.
In Dhoni's absence from playing XI, Wriddhiman Saha gets to play another Test match after he last played at the same venue almost three years back.
India have gone with three pacers in Ishant Sharma, Mohammed Shami and Varun aaron.
Rohit Sharma also comes back in the playing XI after Southampton Test match against England.
For Australia, skipper Clarke would be leading side after clearing the fitness test.
Teams
India: Virat Kohli (c), Shikhar Dhawan, Murali Vijay, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, Rohit Sharma, Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Karn Sharma, Ishant Sharma, Mohammad Shami, Varun Aaron.
Australia: Michael Clarke (c), David Warner, Chris Rogers, Shane Watson, Steve Smith, Mitchell Marsh, Brad Haddin (wk), Mitchell Johnson, Ryan Harris, Peter Siddle, Nathan Lyon.
