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Jos Buttler's 89 set up England's total of 332 before the pacers left India reeling at 174 for 6 at stumps on Day 2.
All-rounder Mitchell Marsh and fast bowler Josh Hazlewood were chosen to back up captain Tim Paine via an unprecedented vote by team members and a final decision made by a panel that included coach Justin Langer and selector Trevor Hohns.
Ravi Shastri, though, was doubtful if practice games for the tour Down Under could be arranged due to a crammed schedule.
There is more rain forecast for Thursday morning, but the weather is expected to clear from day two afternoon.
Opening batsman Marcus Harris and paceman Chris Tremain were included in the 14-man squad announced on Thursday to take on the top-ranked India in the first two Tests of the four-match series.
Ishant said the practice match against the Cricket Australia XI is important for the team because the match will set the tone for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
It was a massive blow for India with the promising teenager an almost certain starter in the four-match series after a spectacular debut against the West Indies last month.
Chappell said the hosts would be surprising quite a few if they manage to put 350-plus totals on the board consistently.
At stumps, England were 9 for 1 in their second innings with an overall lead of 22 runs.
Ashwin (4/60) registered his best figures in Test cricket across South Africa, England and Australia as India reduced England to 285 for nine on day one on Wednesday.
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