Australia to take unchanged XI into 2nd Test

Australia to take unchanged XI into 2nd Test
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Summary Australia has named unchanged squad for the second Test against India.

Australia has announced an unchanged starting XI for the second Test against India beginning on Tuesday, opting not to use a four-pronged pace attack at the Sydney Cricket Ground.Offspinner Nathan Lyon has retained his spot and fast bowler Ryan Harris, who did not recover from injury in time to be part of the Melbourne Test which Australia won by 122 runs last week, has been named as the 12th man.Skipper Michael Clarke on Monday said Harris has been a wonderful bowler for us ... it was tough to leave him out, but weve stuck with the winning team.There had been speculation that Harris could be recalled as part of an all-pace attack for the 100th Test at the SCG, which has lost its reputation as a turning wicket in recent years.Weve had a long-enough break as well and that was probably the other consideration, Clarke said ahead of a training session Monday. Finishing the (first Test) a day early and the bowlers not bowling too many overs in the second innings has certainly helped them.Australia: Ed Cowan, David Warner, Shaun Marsh, Ricky Ponting, Michael Clarke (captain), Mike Hussey, Brad Haddin, Peter Siddle, James Pattinson, Ben Hilfenhaus, Nathan Lyon. 12th man: Ryan Harris.

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