Mitchell Starc

Australia will be tempted to play all four pacers at Perth: Jason Gillespie

Australian selectors might be toiling hard to decide whether to include off-spinner Nathan Lyon at the pace-friendly WACA track or not but former pacer Jason Gillespie feels it is a good problem for the new selection panel ahead of the third Test against India.

Nathan Lyon keen to prove his mettle at the WACA

With Australia pondering the possibility of fielding an all-pace attack in a fast and bouncy WACA pitch on Friday, under-fire off-spinner Nathan Lyon has urged his captain to give him one last chance to prove his mettle in the third cricket Test against India.

Hilfenhaus should be rested for final Test if Aus win at Perth: de Winter

If Australia could seal the series in the Perth Test, Ben Hilfenhaus should be rested for the fourth and final Test in Adelaide, said Allister de Winter, who helped the fast bowler fine-tune his bowling action.

Ashley Mallet wants Australia to stick with Nathan Lyon

Former spinner Ashley Mallett is hardly impressed with the way Nathan Lyon has bowled in the first two Tests but suggested that Australia must keep him in the side for the Perth Test.

WACA CEO foresees torrid time for India

By Ashish Shukla

Former Australian opener and WACA CEO Graeme Wood foresees a torrid time for Indian batsmen at the dreaded pitch as he feels the dominant hosts will unleash an all-pace attack in the third Test starting at Perth on Friday.

Michael Hussey fears Indian fight back at Perth

The Indian cricket team seems down and out after back-to-back losses but senior Australian batsman Michael Hussey remains wary of the tourists as he feels their "pride and experience" can conquer the intimidating conditions that await them in the third Test starting at Perth on Friday.

‘Agnipariksha’ awaits India against four-pronged pace attack on fiery Perth

It will be interesting to see how India approaches the remaining two Tests after being ruthlessly hammered in the first two. This side needs more than just a stroke of luck to bounce back and level the series. It’s important that they have the right attitude and a killer instinct. They need to show a sense of urgency while fielding and a sense of purpose while batting. They have the skill to succeed in testing conditions and must strive for it.

Paul Collingwood says Australia’s pace attack will test India at Perth

Former England Test all-rounder Paul Collingwood feels that if Australia field an all-out pace attack in the third Test starting on Friday, India's beleaguered batting line-up will face an uphill task on a juicy WACA wicket.

Australia include Mitchell Starc in the squad for Perth Test

Left-arm seamer Mitchell Starc is the only change, coming in place of injured fast bowler James Pattinson, in the 12-man Australian squad for the third Test against India in Perth, starting on January 13.

James Pattinson ruled out of remaining Test matches against India

Australian fast bowler James Pattinson has been ruled out of remaining two Tests against India due to foot injury and has been replaced with Mitchell Starc for the third Test at Perth.