Cricket Australia XI News
On to the subject of Indian batting and its over-reliance on an in-form Virat Kohli, Pujara insisted there is no extra pressure on the line-up despite losses to England and South Africa.
The 28-year-old was handed regular opportunities in the T20I series against India but failed to make his presence felt, barring a 33 in the final clash.
However, Indian opener Murali Vijay refused to pay any heed to such a viewpoint, stating that they were not affected by the scenario.
England cannot afford to lose another player after pacer Steven Finn was forced to return home with a knee injury while fellow paceman Jake Ball is also nursing an ankle injury.
In-form England paceman Chris Woakes claimed six wickets and wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow had an injury scare as a Cricket Australia XI reached 249/9 at the close on the opening day of their four-day tour match in Townsville on Wednesday.
CA's high-performance coach and former Test fast bowler Ryan Harris will coach the CA XI side for the Adelaide match, assisted by former Australian teammate Chris Rogers.
The Australians for their part are wary of the nothing-to-lose attitude of the West Indies.
The once-formidable West Indies last won a Test in Australia in 1997 and last won a series here in 1992-93.
Jason Holder was left reeling on his back after he copped a nasty blow to the groin from paceman Ryan Lees.
The Windies were restricted to 154 for six with Darren Bravo not out 46 at stumps.
Richardson said he has been trying to instil some self-belief in the West Indies team, skippered by young paceman Jason Holder.
Simmons is hopeful that his young charges will be able to quickly adapt to the conditions in Australia.
Aaron Finch and Cameron White were called into the Cricket Australia XI squad for tie against Kiwis.
Greg Blewett and Ryan Harris were confirmed as head coach and assistant coach of the Prime Minister’s XI and Cricket Australia (CA) XI that will take on New Zealand.
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