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Travis Head remains unbeaten on 146 while Steven Smith gives him company at 95.
The all-rounder has been added to England's Ashes squad for the first two Tests.
Rahane made a comeback to the Indian Test team after a gap of almost one-and-a-half years based on his fine form in the Ranji Trophy and IPL 2023.
The Indian skipper suffered a blow to his left thumb during the net session.
Cummins said picking Boland ahead of Neser as the third pacer, behind Cummins and Mitchell Starc, was 'no surprise' considering the variety the Victorian offered.
While spinners Jadeja and Ashwin terrorised Australia in their recent Test series on home soil, they had less impact in the WTC final two years ago and Hussain believes India will have to carefully consider whether to turn to the pair again this time.
A depleted India definitely appear to be on the back foot ahead of the final.
The champions will take home $1.6 million in prize money in addition to the mace, while runners-up will be richer by $800,000.
Hazlewood has reportedly being given additional time to recover and prepare for the Ashes series.
Here is a glance at the statistical highlights from the past encounters between the two heavyweights.