Cummins misses out, no place for Smith as Australia unveil 15-member T20 WC squad
He was rested after the Adelaide Test with the Ashes secured, with a view to rebuilding for the T20 World Cup.
He was rested after the Adelaide Test with the Ashes secured, with a view to rebuilding for the T20 World Cup.
At the other end, Beau Webster struggled to find rhythm and survived a couple of close LBW calls, even as Australia sought stability following a disastrous start.
Senior batter Steven Smith slammed an unbeaten 139 - his 34th Test century, as Australia continued their total domination in the Boxing Day Test after reaching 454/7 in 113 overs at lunch on day two at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday.
However, Smith's performances during Australia's tour of New Zealand raised questions about his suitability as an opener.
The visitors started well in the first half before the Indian bowlers struck twice. Ravichandran Ashwin got the first wicket while Shami scalped the second.
The defending Champions will look for a perfect start to their World Cup Campaign against Afghanistan, who might not be any match to Australia on paper, but will believe that they can win against any opposition on their day as the win against Pakistan in a Warm Up fixture reaffirms.
Steven Smith stepped down as Australia captain for the remainder of the ongoing third Test against South Africa and was…
Australia will aim to extend their supremacy over a hapless England side when they face off in the fifth and final Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground here from Thursday.
Warne, who played 145 Tests between 1992 and 2007, has listed his top 11 batsmen from those he has either seen or played with or against.
Finch delighted all cricket enthusiasts on his return as he scored a strokeful century.
