Australia were absolutely battered by India in the first test match of the five match test series. India defeated Australia in the Optus Stadium in Perth by 295 runs despite getting all-out in the first innings at just 150 runs.

Australia add uncapped all-rounder to the squad as cover for Mitchell Marsh ahead of the day-night clash against India in Adelaide.

Mitchell Marsh had bowled 17 overs at the Perth Stadium during the first Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. He was a bit ginger after the game and clouds are hovering over his fitness ahead of the second Test.

Tasmania allrounder Beau Webster has been added to Australia's Test squad for Adelaide amid concerns over the fitness of Mitchell Marsh.

Mitchell Marsh, who had been struggling with soreness after Australia's heavy 295-run defeat in the first Test in Perth earlier this week, is a major concern for the team ahead of IND vs AUS 2nd Test

Uncapped all-rounder Beau Webster called up by Australia for second Test against India from December 6; Webster was Player of the Year in 2023/24 Sheffield Shield after scoring over 900 runs and has switched from spin bowling to seam;

Australia have added Beau Webster to their squad ahead of the next Border-Gavaskar Test in Adelaide amid fitness concerns for incumbent allrounder Mitchell Marsh. The Tasmanian was handed his maiden international call-up despite claims from head coach Andrew McDonald that the hosts would have an unchanged 13-man squad for the day-night Test that begins on December 6.

Australia announces squad for second Border-Gavaskar Test, with Beau Webster might replacing injured Mitchell Marsh. After a heavy defeat in Perth.

Australia included uncapped all-rounder Beau Webster to their squad for the second Test against India at Adelaide Oval from December 6. Webster was added to the squad amid uncertainties around Mitchell Marsh's fitness.