Langer has also made former Test speedster Ryan Harris bowling coach for the series.
Two former Australia players feel Mitchell Marsh will play if Starc gets the nod at Old Trafford.
KXIP succumbed to an eight-wicket defeat at the hands of RCB in Mohali despite an unbeaten 99 from opening batsman Chris Gayle.
Sam Curran claimed a hat-trick as Kings XI Punjab snatched victory from the jaws of defeat against Delhi Capitals.
Shami was one of the architects of India's maiden Test series triumph in Australia earlier this year alongside Jasprit Bumrah.
Harris, a former Australia fast bowler whose career also suffered due to injuries, feels Pattinson has done enough for a recall.
Harris observed Starc clock good speeds during a practice session and felt he was doing fine.
Former New Zealand batsman Craig McMillan has been roped in as the fielding coach.
Hanscomb captained Victoria to the JLT One-Day cup title in October, in the process scoring 361 runs in seven innings at an average of 51.57.
Ryan Harris isn't expecting the Australian cricket team to make drastic changes to their Test XI for the upcoming home series against India.