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India vs Australia test series 2024/25: Cummins sees Marsh, Green key role

Pat Cummins expects his two powerful all-rounders to make a larger impact in the upcoming series between the two highest-ranked test-playing nations.

Australia captain Pat Cummins says he expects to lean a bit more heavily on all-rounders Cameron Green and Mitchell Marsh with the ball during the five-test series against India later this year.

Australia are looking to reclaim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy from the visitors when the series begins on November 22 in Perth, with other tests in Adelaide, Brisbane and Melbourne before the teams head to Sydney for the final match from January 3.

With five tests to be played in just over six weeks, both sides are expected to be stretched to the limit, and Cummins is backing Green and Marsh to play a bigger role with the ball.

“The last couple of summers have been pretty light, quick test matches,” Cummins told reporters in Sydney on Monday.