Mitchell Starc included in Oz squad for the third T20I against India

Paceman Mitchell Starc on Saturday was drafted into the Australian squad for the third and final T20I against India on November 25.

The ace speedster, who was initially rested for the T20I series, came in as a replacement for injured Billy Stanlake. Starc, who last played a T20I in 2016 against Sri Lanka would now be a part of the series decider.

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India were handed a four-run defeat in the first match in Brisbane and are further under pressure following the washout in Melbourne, which leaves them in a must-win situation in Sydney, as they trail the three-match series 0-1.

“(Starc has) got so much experience in the limited-overs games as well and we’ve seen how dominant he can be when he gets it right with the ball,” confirmed captain Aaron Finch, as quoted by cricket.com.au.

“We’ll have a look at the wicket this afternoon and discuss the side but coming straight off a Shield game with an eye on the first Test, his preparations will be really good,” he added.

Nathan Coulter-Nile was included into the Australian squad for the second T20I in Melbourne. He came in when his team was in dire straits and smashed his way to 18 runs off nine balls.