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Left-arm pacer Starc is likely to be available for the second Test beginning in New Delhi on Friday.
The pitch at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium finds itself under the spotlight even before the match starts with several Australian media pointing out that groundstaff had left the area outside left-handers' off-stump dry at both ends.
Test matches between India and Australia have often been the best advertisement for the phrase 'glorious uncertainties' that characterises the game of cricket.
While there is so much talk about spin bowling, Cummins said they should not forget about their intimidating pace bowling attack.
The 29-year-old becomes Australia's 27th ODI skipper and the first fast bowler to hold the position after impressing in his first year as Test captain.
The captaincy debate has gathered momentum after white-ball skipper Aaron Finch retired from One-day International cricket.
After mastering the lifeless tracks in Pakistan, Australia proved they have what it takes to succeed on Sri Lanka's sharp-turning surfaces.
Cummins has returned to his home in Australia for two weeks of rest and rehabilitation.
Cummins and Warner, along with bowlers Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon, have been included in the squad for Australia's three-Test tour of Pakistan, but will not be involved following the conclusion of that series.
On Wednesday, Cummins spoke for the first time since Langer's resignation, saying the team needed a 'new coaching style' for the future.
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