Fernando last played for the Test team against New Zealand in March 2023
The hosts made two changes, recalling fit-again Harbhajan Singh in place of the retired Anil Kumble. Opening batsman Murali Vijay was handed his international debut in place of Gautam Gambhir, who is serving a one-test ban.
Australia made one change by replacing fast bowler Stuart Clark with debutant off spinner Jason Krejza as the second specialist spinner alongside leg break bowler Cameron White.
India lead the series 1-0.
Teams:
India: Mahendra Dhoni (captain), Virender Sehwag, Murali Vijay, Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, Vangipurappu Laxman, Saurav Ganguly, Harbhajan Singh, Zaheer Khan, Ishant Sharma, Amit Mishra.
Australia: Ricky Ponting (captain), Matthew Hayden, Simon Katich, Mike Hussey, Michael Clarke, Shane Watson, Brad Haddin, Cameron White, Brett Lee, Mitchell Johnson, Jason Krejza.
Fernando last played for the Test team against New Zealand in March 2023
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