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Nathan Lyon fell from the XI of Australia.
The selections went to Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc (100th Test), Josh Hazlewood, Scott Boland and the versatile Beau Webster’s five -way speed attack.
For the first time since the 2013 Ashes tour, it was removed from Lyon’s Australian test team.
Skipper Pat Cummins confirmed the news at The Toss.
“We’ll take a bat first, Cum Cummins said. “Pink ball, sometimes a little easier than night during the day. [with a] pink ball. We think it is slightly different from a normal test. “
Cummins marked the movement on Friday, saying that it was on the table.
This is a bold call, but it shows that Australia feels the best chance for a quick result.
“[There are] A few unknowns, so we just want to look at the small door once again and give some time and work a team later today. ”
“I think the pink ball mainly [is a consideration] And I’m trying to take our heads exactly what to do.
“O last session [under lights] It could be slightly longer than Adelaide. “
In the meantime, the West Indian Islands, former captains and long -term service, the opener Kraigg Brathwaite’yi dropped. Only last week, Brathwaite was praised throughout the Caribbean for playing the 100th test match – there is no easy success, considering how little the West Indian Islands played these days.
Teams
West Indian Islands: Mikyle Louis, John Campbell, Kevlon Anderson, Brandon King, Roston Chase (Capt), Shai Hope, Justin Greaves, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Jomel Warrican, Jayden Sealas
Australia: Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Cameron Green, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Beau Webster, Alex Carey, Pat Cummins (CAPT), Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Scott Boland.

