The match is also going to see India's regular captain Rohit Sharma play for the visitors after missing the ongoing first Test in Perth due to the birth of his second child. India are slated to play a pink-ball Test match after nearly three years in the second Border-Gavaskar Trophy game in Adelaide, and the tour game in Canberra is crucial preparation for it.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Apart from Hazlewood, batter Matthew Renshaw is the other capped player in the Prime Minister\u2019s XI line-up. \u201cThe squad contains a mix of experience combined with some promising emerging players in Australian cricket. The Prime Minister\u2019s XI match presents an opportunity for a highly-talented squad to impress against a strong Indian team in their only pink-ball hit out prior to the second Test.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe are utilising the opportunity to maintain Scott Boland\u2019s match fitness in his preparations as part of the Test squad. We thank the Prime Minister for his input into the squad which sees some of the country\u2019s most exciting young cricketers mixed with some highly experienced players,\u201d said chief selector George Bailey.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Jack Edwards will captain a squad containing this year\u2019s U19 World Cup winners Charlie Anderson, Mahli Beardman, Aidan O\u2019Connor and Sam Konstas, and fast-bowling allrounder Hanno Jacobs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cTaking on India, one of the best sides in world cricket featuring the likes of Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant, will be an amazing experience for the squad, particularly knowing that millions of fans around the globe will be watching the match.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI want to thank Jack Edwards for taking on the role of captain and look forward to watching him lead a side that will compete strongly while remaining true to the traditions and values of the Prime Minister\u2019s XI,\" said Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cTaking on India, one of the best sides in world cricket featuring the likes of Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant, will be an amazing experience for the squad, particularly knowing that millions of fans around the globe will be watching the match.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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