Australia pull off late selection surprises as Test squad revealed for Border-Gavaskar series opener against India

Nathan McSweeney is set to open for Australia in the first of five Tests against India this month, while Josh Inglis was a surprise inclusion in their 13-man squad Sunday. Since David Warner retired in January, no firm contender had emerged to partner Usman Khawaja at the top of the order in the blockbuster series starting in Perth on November 22. While Steve Smith initially stepped into the role, he failed to shine and will revert to his usual number four, behind Marnus Labuschagne.

Uncapped South Australian captain McSweeney, 25, firmed as the frontrunner after an impressive start to the domestic season.

It effectively culminated in a "bat-off" in two Australia A v India A four-day red-ball clashes over the past fortnight.