Brisbane: Batsman Joe Burns was a surprise addition to Australia's 13-man squad for the third Test against India, starting in Melbourne on Boxing Day.
<img title="Australian Batsman Joe Burns" src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/2014/dec/Joe-Burns2212.jpg" alt="Australian Batsman Joe Burns" /> Australian Batsman Joe Burns
The 25-year-old Queensland right-hander was named as a replacement for injured Mitchell Marsh in the Australian team.
Burns has yet to play Test cricket, but reached his highest first-class score of 183 against New South Wales last month to put himself in the frame for selection.

Batsman Joe Burns was a surprise addition to Australia's 13-man squad for the third Test against India, starting in Melbourne on Boxing Day

Ind vs Aus: Joe Burns included in Aussie squad for Boxing Day Test

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Batsman Joe Burns was a surprise addition to Australia's 13-man squad for the third Test against India, starting in Melbourne on Boxing Day

Ind vs Aus: Joe Burns included in Aussie squad for Boxing Day Test

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