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England captaincyAustralia and England are taking contrasting approaches to selection for Wednesday’s first Test at the Gabba, with the hosts confidently naming an XI three days out from the toss and their opponents keeping options open.
The former represents a bold move by Pat Cummins, Australia’s newly-appointed captain, and sees Travis Head preferred to Usman Khawaja at No 5 Mitchell Starc also gets the nod despite calls for up-and-coming fast bowler Jhye Richardson to replace the left-armer.