IND vs AUS 1st Test: This Australian might debut in the opening test of Border-Gavaskar Test Series

Todd Murphy set to make his Test Debut in the India vs Australia series opener beginning from 9th February 2023.

As the Border-Gavaskar Trophy heats up, Aussie Skipper Pat Cummins is turning heads with the potential inclusion of off-spinner Todd Murphy in the playing XI for the first Test in Nagpur. Despite only having seven first-class games under his belt, Murphy has already made a lasting impression on the captain, who has praised the young talent for his impressive performance in Shield cricket and variation in skills.

Todd Murphy

In a recent interview, Cummins spoke highly of Murphy’s ability to mix up his pace and flight the ball differently from fellow spinner Nathan Lyon, adding that he saw the potential for creativity and showmanship during training sessions. With the Aussie skipper confident in the 22-year-old’s abilities, it’s no wonder that the possibility of a Murphy-Lyon spin duo is a major talking point among selectors.

Get ready to be wowed as Todd Murphy, a player who is expected to make his Test debut as a surprising revelation, takes the field against India. Cummins hints that the young off-spinner has been outstanding in training and is ready to take the challenge head-on.

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