India and Australia locked horns on Day 1 of the fourth and final Test, in Ahmedabad, on Thursday (March 9). After Steve Smith-led Aussies opted to bat first, the visitors ended the day at 255 for 4 with Usman Khawaja remaining unbeaten on 104*.

WATCH: Md Shami dismisses Peter Handscomb with a peach of a delivery on Day 1 of 4th Test

Australia's new squad member Peter Handscomb will be thrust into the cauldron of Thursday's World Cup semi-final against England as a replacement for Usman Khawaja, coach Justin Langer has said.

World Cup: Peter Handscomb, Marcus Stoinis to be in Australia's playing XI for semi-final vs England

Australia batsman Shaun Marsh has been ruled out of the rest of the World Cup after suffering a broken arm while batting in the nets against team-mate Pat Cummins.

Australia's Shaun Marsh ruled out of World Cup; Peter Handscomb named replacement

Ashton Turner, Usman Khawaja and Peter Handscomb made Australia's record run chase special against India

Australia beat India by four wickets in fourth One-Day International (ODI) at Mohali city's Punjab Cricket Association Stadium to level the five-match series. Ashton Turner helped Australia chase down a record 359 with an unbeaten 84 off 43 balls while Indian captain Virat Kohli seemed unhappy after the match.

Virat Kohli blames DRS after losing 4th ODI to Australia

Peter Handscomb top-scored with 117 as Australia beat India by four wickets to level the series at 2-2 in the fourth one-day international in Mohali on Sunday. Ashton Turner hit an unbeaten 84 to anchor Australia's 359-run chase as they achieved the target with 13 balls to spare and take the five-match series into the final ODI in Delhi on Wednesday.

Ashton Turner turns tables on India as Australia win 4th ODI by 4 wickets

Peter Handscomb contributed a crucial half-century to revive Australia's inning, after the hosts lost three wickets in quick succession, thanks to Indian spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, to dip further in the third and final ODI.

IND vs AUS, 3rd ODI: Handscomb's fifty revives Australia's inning, are 207/7 after 44 overs

Wicketkeeper Tim Paine was not even keeping for his state side when he was named for the first Ashes Test.

Australian skipper Smith praises bold selectors after Ashes win

Tourists lost their last six wickets for 35 runs on the 2nd day of third Ashes cricket Test

3rd Test, Day 2: Malan, Bairstow slam centuries, England 403 all out

Marsh would be included, probably for Peter Handscomb, if the WACA track was not quick enough.

Ashes 2017: Australia's Mitchell Marsh may replace Peter Handscomb in 3rd test against England

Resolute rearguard action by Peter Handscomb and Shaun Marsh carried the Australians to safety

Ranchi Test ends, Australia escape with draw

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